About Us

Whitefish River First Nation is a vibrant and close-knit community committed to strengthening its governance, culture, and people. They are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and culturally grounded workplace that supports the well-being of their community/band members and employees.

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. This role ensures expenditures are properly authorized, recorded, and aligned with budgets, policies, and funding requirements of Whitefish River First Nation. The right candidate will have strong attention to detail, customers service skills and work collaboratively as part of the Whitefish River First Nation Finance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Receive, review, and process vendor invoices for payment.

· Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with policies.

· Prepare and process payments (cheques, EFTs, electronic payments).

· Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.

· Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

· Assist departments with purchase order processes and invoice submissions.

· Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely payments.

· Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

· Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or related field

· No prior accounts payable experience is required; however,



previous accounts payable or bookkeeping experience is considered an asset. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

· Experience working with accounting software.

· Experience in a First Nation or public sector environment is an asset.

SKILLS:

· Robust attention to detail and accuracy.

· Good organizational and record-keeping skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

· Strong communication and customer service skills.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. **

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT NOON.

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, and one (1) character reference (with contact information) to:

CONFIDENTIAL: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK c/o Human Resources

Whitefish River First Nation

17-A Rainbow Ridge Road

P.O. Box 188

Birch Island, ON P0P1A0

Email applications can be emailed to: [email protected]

At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is proudly supported by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and funded through the Workforce Development Program.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $46,361.00-$55,660.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounts Payable Clerk (Birch Island)
🏢 Whitefish River First Nation
📍 Birch Island