Bookkeeper Part Time

Treaty & Aboriginal Rights Research Centre of Manitoba, Inc.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – OPEN UNTIL FILLED

BOOKKEEPER, Part-Time

Established by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood in 1982 as a non-profit research organization, the T.A.R.R. Centre specializes in research related to Treaty Rights, Treaty Land Entitlement, Claims Policy Reform, First Nation History and Land Claims. The T.A.R.R Centre undertakes claims research and development on behalf of its member First Nations and researches and develops specific claims such as reserve land surrenders, reserve land alienation, the administration of Indian Trust funds and Treaty land entitlements. The T.A.R.R. Centre also monitors developments in contemporary First Nations issues such as the application of rights guaranteed in the Treaties, case law on related issues, Indian Act and claims policy reform. The T.A.R.R Centre is Indigenous-led, and recognizes and respects the interconnectedness of all of creation. Relationships, culture, and ceremony are foundational to our work.

The T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba is currently seeking a Bookkeeper for our Brokenhead Band Office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Calculate and prepare payroll
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts (i.e., accounts payable) using manual and computer bookkeeping procedures
Maintain general ledgers and financial statements
Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
3 years minimum
Working with First Nations and/or Band councils is a definite asset.
Preparing cash flow projections
Another asset – working knowledge of GST tax rules and regulations.
Proficiency in MS Office Professional and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
College/CEGEP
Familiar with accounting practices
Accounting software for bookkeeping (e.g., Sage)

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The T.A.R.R. Centre of Manitoba is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages
applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with
disabilities. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF
DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER. All other applicants must have a dedication to allyship with Indigenous people and an ongoing
commitment to reconciliation.

Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting “Bookkeeper” to [email protected] We
thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RESEARCH OFFICE
HEAD OFFICE
108-420 DES MEURON ST.

BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION
WINNIPEG, MB R2H 2N9
SCANTERBURY, MB R0E 1W0