Accountant, Program and Project

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post‑secondary Institutes.

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Job Purpose

The Accountant, Program and Project (Accountant) supports the financial management and stewardship of funded agreements that support the institution’s academic programs, community initiatives, and student services. The role maintains accurate accounting for grant‑funded activities and oversees accounts receivable related to grant reimbursements, tuition, contracts, and sponsorships amongst others. Working collaboratively with academic program leads, community partners, and external funders, the Accountant ensures transparent and compliant financial practices.

The Accountant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ : nih / Rotinonhson : ni values of Ga’nigohi : yo : / Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Key Accountabilities

Grants Accounting & Financial Administration 50%

• Maintain accurate financial records for all grant‑funded programs.
• Maintain and track grant budgets including revenues, expenditures, and revenues.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports.
• Monitor allowable expenditures and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Reconcile grant‑related general ledger accounts.
• Other related duties, as required.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management 30%

Track collection of receivables and follow up appropriately.

Compliance, Accountability & Audit Support 5%

Reporting & Financial Analysis 5%

Grant Lifecycle Support 5%

Review funding agreements for financial terms.

Relationship Building & Collaboration 5%

Educational Knowledge

Completion of a formal post‑secondary college or university program of three to four academic years in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.

Experiential Knowledge / Culture and Language Expertise

Over 3 years and including 5 years of program / project financial management or accounting experience, ideally with grants and contributions funded programs.

Prior experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

Position Type

Existing Vacancy

Job Type

Full‑time Permanent

Schedule

37.5 hrs Monday‑Friday

Work Model

Hybrid – Ohsweken Campus

Pay Band

Benefits

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