Finance Officer

Full job description

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation

Employment Opportunity

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a

FINANCE OFFICER

(External Posting)

Thunder Bay, ON

The Finance Officer is responsible for processing Accounts Payables, Employee Payables and related third party payables, in addition to collecting, verifying, maintaining and processing accurate bi-weekly payrolls and remittances. The Finance Officer will also distribute payment statements and respond to employee questions regarding taxes, deductions and employee benefits. To ensure all financial data is captured and filed according to the NALSC policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of accounting and payroll procedures

Familiarity with Labour Legislations

Advance mathematical skills and a strong attention to detail

Excellent administrative, interpersonal, communication, word processing, and file management skills

Ability to process payments and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner

Strong skills using and understanding the flow of transactions in an integrated and automated payroll/account system

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise with extreme discretion

Strong understanding of program processes and formats – work plans, budgets, quarterly reports, year- end reports, all financial forms, etc.

Experience with electronic and manual filing systems

Experience with Data entry with accounting programs or databases

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Strong computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required

The ability to speak Cree, Ojibway, or Oji-Cree would be an asset

Benefits:

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits.

3 weeks paid vacation after your first year.

Location: Thunder Bay, ON (Fort William First Nation – Head Office)

Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)

Starting Salary: $69,662 Annually

Existing Vacancy: Yes

CLOSING DATE: July 18, 2025

Please send cover letter, and resume to:

Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,

101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4

Email: hr@nanlegal.on.ca

NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $69,662.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-18