Finance Assistant

**Position Summary**:

- Temporary 1 year position

Reporting to the Finance Coordinator, the Finance Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

**1. Specific Duties and Responsibilities**

**a. Responsibilities**
- Handle all accounts payable through maintaining accounts in good standing and communicating with suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
- Handle all accounts receivable through maintaining accounts, issuing bills/statements and communicating with customers both verbally and in writing.
- Keep a accurate record of accounts payable and receivable
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the finance department including payroll and filing.
- Prepare monthly statement/invoices for all clients.
- Assist with budget entry and maintenance, preparation of monthly financial statements and annual audit.
- Assist with government filing requirements

**b. Teamwork**
- Attend all general staff meetings.
- Work effectively with team members in a positive and professional manner.
- Uphold responsibilities to colleagues as per Employee Code of Ethics

**c. Personal Development**
- Identify training and developmental needs with supervisor.
- Attend relevant seminars/courses as available.
- Participate in Finance meetings and sessions.
- Maintain a general knowledge of the Association including its purpose and activities.

**d. Other**
- Any other duties required from time to time by the Finance Coordinator.

**2.Qualifications**

**a. Education**
- High school diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education in Finance/Book Keeping or related field preferred

**b. Experience and Skill**
- Good computer and data entry skills
- Two years bookkeeping/Finance related experience
- Experience using accounting software and Excel.
- Attention to detail and good record-keeping skills a must.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to complete tasks while maintaining all confidentiality requirements

**c. Other**
- Criminal Record Check

Note: Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $21.87-$32.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-31
Expected start date: 2024-05-01