DAKOTA OJIBWAY TRIBAL COUNCIL – GENERAL LEDGER CLERK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: General Ledger Clerk – Finance
Location: Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, Rm 230-5010 Crescent Road West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: DOQ

CLOSING DATE: Monday, February 20, 2024 @ 4:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Finance, the General Ledger Clerk shall provide assistance to all finance areas associated with Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council. This position is accountable for creating journal entries, assembling supporting documentation, tracking the contents of accounts, posting entries, verifying and reconciling accounts, processing payments, payroll and/or disbursements, assisting in preparation of billings and receivables, among other assigned tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all General Ledgers on a monthly basis
• Prepare Financial Statements on a monthly basis
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Verify payments to vendors on a monthly basis
• Perform account analysis; identifying and explaining any unusual variances in accounts balances from period to period
• Assisting with audits
• Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintain filing and record systems, faxing, and photocopying

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Business Certificate/Diploma with a focus on accounting
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance industry
• Actual working knowledge of all Modules in Sage 300
• Audit experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability work effectively as part of a team, while maintaining strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously and an aptitude for problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), photocopier and other basic equipment

DAKOTA OJIBWAY TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:

• Benefit Program (Extended Health, Dental, Vision, LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (eligible after six months of continuous employment)

Interested applicants are invited to forward a resume and cover letter including two (2) references from most recent employers to:

Dakota Ojibway Health Services
ATTN: Erica Nicholson, Human Resources Manager
Phone: 204-239-8650
Fax: 204-857-6037
Email: humanresource@dotc.mb.ca

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.