Finance Generalist

Job description

🎯 Description: Collaborates with Finance Unit Managers as a point of contact for assigned functions, implementing programs and supporting the achievement of objectives to protect and manage the financial integrity of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK).
⏳ Duration: Indeterminate, Full-time – Six (6) Month Probation Period
💰 Salary: $996.75 – $1,125.75 per week (37.5 hours/week)

✅ Key Responsibilities:
Credit Management Administration:

• Acts as backup to the Credit Management Administrator.

• Administers and monitors Housing client credit files.

• Prepares and processes client credit applications.

• Processes collections and ensures accounts balance.

• Produces accurate monthly reports and monitors outstanding accounts.

• Investigates discrepancies and reports major issues.

Finance Support:

• Assists with the annual budget process and implementation.

• Supports triage and preparation of financial and external agreements.

• Conducts onboarding for new MCK employees regarding Finance Unit functions.

• Catalogues all Finance Unit policies, procedures, forms, and templates.

• Handles inquiries and ensures follow-up.

Accounting Support:

• Assists with personnel files, performance management, and staff training schedules.

• Supports management of the Accounting Department budget.

• Develops internal communications and updates.

Financial Control Support:

• Assists with month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and spreadsheets.

• Supports year-end audit processes and preparation of audit schedules and documentation.

• Performs other job-related duties as directed by immediate supervisor.

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications & Skills:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Business Administration + 1 year relevant experience, OR

  • DEC/Certificate in Commerce/Administration + 3 years relevant experience, OR

  • High School Diploma + 5 years relevant experience with training.

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • MCK program policies and procedures, GAAP principles, credit management, budget planning & management.

  • Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Accpac, Excel, Adaptive Insights, TEA software.

  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, attention to detail, negotiation, judgment, decision-making.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, project management, research, and analytical skills.

  • Maintains discretion and confidentiality; adheres to MCK policies and Kanien’kéha language initiatives.

  • Knowledge of Kanien’kéha and French is an asset; willingness to learn Kanien’kéha required.

🖥 Working Environment:

• Office-based, five-day work week (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with occasional remote/virtual work.

• Moderate stress due to workload; occasional overtime.

📩 How to Apply:
Submit your complete application by email only to MCK Human Resources: applications@mck.ca

• Include Letter of Intent and Resume.

• Only complete applications will be considered; only selected candidates will be contacted.

• Preference given to Indigenous candidates.

• Attachments must be PDF.

Job posting period

Until 2026-01-02 at 16:00