Finance Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Louis Riel Institute

Louis Riel Institute

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As an affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Louis Riel Institute (LRI) is responsible to the Métis people of Manitoba to provide programs, resources and services related to education and culture.

The Louis Riel Institute seeks to fill
one Full-time Finance Officer position located in Winnipeg, MB.

Finance Officer
Finance Officer will be responsible for entry and maintenance of financial records.

The main functions of this position are to calculate, prepare and process invoices for accounts payable and receivable, purchase order monitor, reconcile accounts and follow up, maintain and organize financial files and track and record all payments.

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Job Duties/Competencies:_

Calculate, prepare and process invoices for accounts payable and receivable
Prepare and process cheque requisitions
Calculate, code and process vouchers and journal entries
Review, summarize and reconcile receipts and expense claims
Reconcile all documentation related to the claims to ensure accuracy
Assist with the maintenance of general ledger accounts and financial statements
Prepare statistical, financial and account reports
Monitor and maintain related files both hard copy and electronic
Assist and prepare documents for annual audit
Prepare and submit financial reports for service provider claims and external funding

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Skills and Qualifications:_

Collegelevel certificate in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years minimum working experience as a finance officer or similar roll
Advanced familiarity with GAAP
Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive information
Strong attention to detail
Extensive experience with Quickbooks
Experience creating and maintaining filing systems including both hard copy and electronic files is considered an asset
Ability to meet deadlines while multitasking in a fastpaced environment
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Knowledge of LRI programs and services
Acceptable Criminal Records check
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle

LRI offers comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension and vacation.

LRI requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. LRI will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Salary:
$48,750.00-$53,600.00 per year

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