Accounting Office Assistant, Summer Student

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Ecology Action Centre Full time

**Job Posting**:Accounting Office Assistant Summer Student EAC 23-03-22

**ABOUT US**

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is an environmental charity based in Miꞌkmaꞌki/Nova Scotia. We take leadership on critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. We work to catalyze change through policy advocacy, community development and building awareness. Grounded in community, we are a strong voice and watchdog for our environment, taking a holistic approach to the environment, our economy, and the creation of a just and sustainable society.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Accounting Office Assistant will assist with the audit prep, processing payments, filling (electronically and paper records), data entry, handle and count cash, assist with monthly reports and reconciliations, scanning documents, researching accounting software and systems and other duties as assigned. This position will support the Accounting Team during a busy period as processing donations and payroll workload increases with the hiring of other summer students and canvassers, along with basis administration tasks such as filing in preparation for audit in July.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with monthly reports and reconciliations, and audit preparation.
- Process payments, handle and count cash.
- Complete data entry, scanning documents, filling (electronically and paper records),
- Help with monthly reports and reconciliations,
- Research accounting and/or payroll software and systems and other duties as assigned.
- Assist other Finance Team members on their projects as needed.
- Participate and support the overall work of EAC.

**Qualifications**:

- Enrolled in and continuing full-time post-secondary studies following the work term in a relevant field.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability for teamwork, collaboration as well as working individually.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel spreadsheets.
- Able to learn and work with new systems and technologies

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 14 weeks
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally able to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-09
Expected start date: 2023-05-01


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