Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) is a charitable organization, created and directed by Indigenous leaders, which works in partnership with Indigenous people and communities to create sustainability and positive environmental change. CIER’s work focuses on the many aspects of building sustainable communities and protecting lands and waters. Because environmental issues cross borders and require the best of many forms of knowledge to build solutions that last, CIER’s team members are culturally and educationally diverse, having backgrounds in social and physical sciences, traditional knowledge, policy, law, engineering, natural resources management, conflict management and facilitation.
Our team members are based in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Northwest Territories. CIER staff and its relationship‑based work embodies reconciliation in action. As such, CIER is very interested in people with backgrounds that demonstrate their ability to build and sustain decolonized partnerships, and who are comfortable working with a team of people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences.
About The Finance & Accounting Coordinator Position
This position has been designed as a support role to the Operations Manager (OM). The Finance & Accounting Coordinator will take ownership of the transactional engine of CIER’s financial operations: the day‑to‑day processing, reconciling, and reporting work that requires accuracy and timeliness. This is not a junior administrative role. The work requires genuine accounting competency, familiarity with project‑based accounting in a grant‑funded environment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a clear scope.
The OM will review outputs, make judgment calls on exceptions, and remain accountable for financial matters to the Co‑Executive Directors, who are the final decision‑makers on all financial matters. The coordinator reports to the Operations Manager, who steers, and the coordinator keeps the engine running. This is a part‑time position, averaging approximately 25 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may increase or decrease based on workload and organizational needs.
This is a remote position, with in‑person attendance in Winnipeg required up to two times per year. The employment arrangement may be contract or permanent, subject to discussion with the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting
Set up new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint and oversee the budget allocation to ensure resources match the budget.
Maintain financial records throughout the project lifecycle including the processing of fixed costs, vendor reimbursements, and invoicing.
Ensure project managers understand the project financial reports within their dashboard and help them balance budget to actuals.
Verify that all project expenditures are compliant with contractual obligations.
Flag any non‑compliance on timesheets, policies or procedures not being followed to the Operations Manager.
Month End, Quarterly and Year Ends
Bank and credit card reconciliations.
Proper allocation of accruals, accounts payable and receivables including journal entries for proper tracking.
Preparation of financial reports for Co‑Executive Directors.
Preparation of reconciliations, deferred revenue tables for year‑end preparations.
Work with Operations Manager on ad‑hoc reporting.
Compile all audit‑ready working papers and liaise with corporate accountants.
Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.
Payroll And Other Reimbursements
Approve staff reimbursement reports for payout, ensuring proper allocation to projects or staff benefit accounts.
Provide up‑to‑date cost reports for staff benefits and accruals.
Prepare and submit payroll twice a month.
Process accounts payable twice a month.
Experience And Qualifications
Education and Experience
Accounting designation or diploma, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a full‑cycle accounting role (5+ years).
Experience with project‑based accounting, ideally in a professional services consulting firm, non‑profit, grant‑funded, or Indigenous…
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