Indigenous Climate Action: Finance Assistant

Company: Indigenous Climate Action

Salary: $68,000

Location: Remote

Finance Assistant

Nourishment - Canada (Remote)

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is looking for someone who is ambitious, personable and passionately committed to true Indigenous Climate Justice to serve as its Finance Assistant. This position requires a deep understanding of the intersectional approaches of climate justice and Indigenous rights and its application to the internal operations of the organization.

This is a remote, work from home, online position with priority given to Indigenous people who live in so-called Canada. 

At ICA, we inspire action through the development of tools and opportunities created with, by and for our communities, with the goal of uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and waters for future generations.

Together we seek to build a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all.  For more information, visit our website at https://www.indigenousclimateaction.com/

Position Summary

 Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant supports the maintenance of financial record keeping by performing bookkeeping in QuickBooks, analyzing, and summarizing account information, and supporting the maintenance of online filing of financial information in Google Drive.  

This is a virtual home office position. A home office, including personal computer, cell phone or phone, and reliable internet are requirements for this position.  ICA offers home office subsidies and computer/equipment purchase programs to staff for the maintenance of this office.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain an orderly filing system

  • Expense maintenance

    • Approval of expenses

    • Expense tracking

    • Bookkeeping

    • Expense filing

  • Work with the Finance Coordinator to prepare expense and budget reporting

  • Prepare program expense reports,

  • Communicate with staff, customers, and vendors as needed

  • Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processing

    • Filing and tracking monthly expenses and revenues

    • Monthly Review of A/P

    • Assist with payment processing

  • Perform reconciliation of expense accounts to ensure their accuracy

  • Assist with monitoring variances between approved budgets and actual spending

  • Assist with Finance policy updates

  • Other clerical and administrative support as required

Participating in other ICA team functions:

  • Participate in weekly Staff Meetings, and other team meetings as needed

  • Participate in quarterly Steering Committee meetings

  • Participate in other all-team ICA visioning sessions

  • Engage in multiple SLACK channel discussions and Monday.com board collaborations

  • Travel for external and internal gatherings & conferences as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of bookkeeping and accrued method accounting practices

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and procedures

  • Experience with non-profit and charitable financial management and reporting is an asset

  • Knowledge of online systems, including Google Workspace, Excel, Quickbooks, PayPal, Slack, Monday.com, and Zoom 

  • Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis

  • Bookkeeping and payroll training or certifications

  • Advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and spreadsheets

  • Experience and understanding of Indigenous rights, climate justice and social justice movements

  • Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset

Key Competencies

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Planning and organizing to set priorities and meet deadlines

  • Information collection and monitoring

  • Problem analysis and solving

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Confidentiality and integrity

  • Working independently and remotely

This is a full-time position at 35-hours a week, however we strive to work 30 hours per week in accordance with ICA’s 4 Day Work week policy. Office hours are typically Monday to Thursday.  Some occasional evenings and weekends can be expected. 


Salary

$55,000 to $68,000 annual salary depending on qualifications

START DATE For Position: Open to discussion

CLOSING DATE For Applications: Open until filled

Qualified persons of Indigenous Ancestry will be given preference in accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We will only contact those selected for an interview.

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