Bookkeeper Trainer

NADF is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Bookkeeper Trainer
Established in 1987, NADF is a results-oriented Aboriginal organization delivering programs and services that support and empower Aboriginal peoples and First Nation communities in Northern Ontario to pursue business and community economic development opportunities.
The Bookkeeper Trainer is to provide guidance, training, and support to NADF’s small business owners who are looking to establish and maintain effective bookkeeping systems. You will have a strong background in bookkeeping, accounting, and mentoring, with a passion for helping others develop their financial management skills.
The Bookkeeper Trainer will work directly with NADF clients to assess their needs, offer personalized training, and provide ongoing support to ensure that they maintain accurate and efficient financial records.
You are a dedicated team player, have the highest integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality; you are a superior communicator with strong written and verbal skills; you are proactive, organized, and energetic.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Client Needs Assessment:
Conduct detailed assessments of clients’ bookkeeping requirements, review current systems, identify gaps, and create customized training plans that address each entrepreneur’s unique needs.
2. Training & Mentoring:
Provide hands-on training to entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to manage their financial records, including both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Topics will include a chart of accounts creation, posting transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing trial balances, and generating financial reports.
3. System Optimization:
Identify and recommend appropriate software or tools to improve clients’ bookkeeping systems, ensuring they use technology that enhances efficiency and accuracy.
4. Client Support:
Offer ongoing support, answering client queries, troubleshooting issues, and providing problem-solving advice related to bookkeeping practices.
Qualifications and Experience Required
a) Required: Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
b) Preferred: A master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
c) Asset: Registration as a Canadian Bookkeepers Association (CBA) would be considered.

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d)Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, including experience with small businesses and entrepreneurs. Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, FreshBooks). Experience in mentoring, coaching, or teaching entrepreneurs or small business owners is preferred. In-depth knowledge of Ontario business regulations and compliance requirements, particularly related to small businesses and entrepreneurship.
Job Type:
Salary: Location: Schedule:
Travel: Closing Date:
Full-time Term contract with an End date of March 31, 2028. *Please note that the end date is final and will not be extended. $76,551 – $108,528 Fort William First Nation office and/or Timmins office. The standard workweek for all employees is seven (7) hours per day and thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday through Friday. The ability to travel extensively will be required. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m.