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Program Accountant


Location: 1065 Portage Avenue
Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

We are Community Leaders:

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based, Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous-identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness, and building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Program Accountant is responsible for managing funder reporting, accounts receivable, and program budgeting. This role involves managing collections, revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, and bank and AR reconciliations. The Program Accountant ensures accurate financial records, supports audits, and contributes to program financial compliance.

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for financial accuracy and program success? Join our team as a Program Accountant and play a vital role in managing funder reporting, accounts receivable, and program budgeting.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Prepare journal entries to allocate overhead expenses to programs
  • Address funder inquiries related to collections and expense eligibility
  • Prepare funder reports to meet compliance requirements
  • Manage AR reconciliations, invoices, and collections
  • Support audits by preparing documentation and analysis
  • Assist in program budgeting and variance reporting
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure financial accuracy
  • Build and maintain relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality, and financial record keeping

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and/or 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a program or project accounting role
  • Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts receivable management skills
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Experience with MS Dynamics GP (preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with high attention to detail

We are Proud to Offer:

  • Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
  • Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Tax-Exempt, if applicable
  • Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
  • Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Kookums, Skaabes, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
  • 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days
  • Work-life balance and casual dress
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee appreciation and wellness events facilitated by our Social Planning Committee

To Apply:

Candidates must be able to provide a recent (within six months) Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.

You must be able to provide a valid Manitoba driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations).

Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Specialist

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

101-1065 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

Email: careers@kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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