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Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education

Accounting Associate

  • Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Minimum 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
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English
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Original job description

Data Analyst Coordinator

Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time, Term (Maternity Position)

Reports To: Accounting Supervisor

Relocation to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL is required for this position.

About Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education

Located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, Mamu Tshishkutamashutau Innu Education (MTIE) is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of the Innu Nation. With two schools in Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, MTIE serves approximately 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, fostering a culturally grounded and student-centered learning environment.

MTIE is committed to building a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff are empowered to contribute to the success and well-being of students and the broader Innu community.

About The Role

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Associate supports the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including purchase orders, accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting functions.

Working closely with internal departments and the Finance team, the Accounting Associate helps ensure financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

This position is based in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, a regional hub in Labrador offering essential services, strong community infrastructure, and access to outdoor recreation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a backup resource, providing coverage and support to process owners as needed to ensure continuity of operations
  • Support in coordinating the purchase order processes, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and alignment with procurement policies
  • Assist with processing vendor invoices and facilitating timely payments, including cheque and EFT processing
  • Support the maintenance of vendor accounts and assist in resolving discrepancies with internal departments and vendors
  • Assist with payroll preparation, including deductions, record-keeping, and responding to inquiries
  • Support the processing of expense claims and staff reimbursements
  • Assist with account reconciliation and other month end procedures
  • Support audits and regulatory filings (e.g., T4, T4A, employer statements)
  • Maintain accurate financial records and provide general administrative support

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

  • Diploma or certificate in Accounting or a related field

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting
  • Experience with Sage 300 is considered an asset

Knowledge and Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Accountability
  • Time management
  • Teamwork

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Labrador living allowance
  • Annual travel allowance for personal use
  • Extended office closures during Christmas and Easter
  • 4% vacation pay is paid in lieu of vacation leave
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Responsibilities

Support day-to-day financial operations, including purchase orders, vendor invoices and payments, payroll, expense claims, reconciliations, and month-end procedures. Maintain accurate financial records, assist with audits and regulatory filings, resolve account discrepancies, and provide backup and administrative support to the Finance team.

Requirements

A diploma or certificate in Accounting or a related field and at least three years of bookkeeping or accounting experience are required. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and demonstrate accuracy, organization, time management, accountability, and teamwork; Sage 300 experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Purchase Order Processing
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Vendor Account Maintenance
  • Invoice Processing
  • Cheque and EFT Processing
  • Expense Claims Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Month-End Procedures
  • Audit Support
  • Regulatory Filings
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sage 300
  • Financial Record-Keeping

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Labrador Living Allowance
  • Annual Travel Allowance
  • Extended Office Closures During Christmas and Easter
  • 4% Vacation Pay in Lieu of Vacation Leave

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Education

Keywords

  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Finance
  • Purchase Orders
  • Procurement Policies
  • Accounts Payable
  • Vendor Invoices
  • Cheque Processing
  • EFT Processing
  • Vendor Accounts
  • Payroll
  • Deductions
  • Expense Claims
  • Staff Reimbursements
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Month-End Procedures
  • Audit Support
  • Regulatory Filings
  • T4
  • T4A
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sage 300
  • Financial Records
  • Internal Controls

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