Full Time Administrative Assistant

2 months ago


St Catharines, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

The Administrative Assistant provides support in the areas of finance, bookkeeping, reception, record-keeping, data entry, and internal and external communication. The position completes work assignments for the Corps (church) and Community and Family Services.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Administrative Support**
- Make decisions on routine administrative matters Assist in the preparation for reviews and follow-up; support the Corps Officer in ensuring that internal systems follow Territorial policies, procedures, and internal standards.
- Oversee that all Ministry Unit property i.e., upkeep, inspections, insurance, repairs, service contracts, quotations etc. are completed as directed, as required.
- Assist draft and process the administration documents for all building contract and rental lease agreements and maintain control logs.
- Maintain current fixed asset inventory; ensure that a yearly inventory is completed, maintains adequate insurance coverage.
- Assist with purchasing as required, and prepare requisitions for DHQ approvals, ensuring all necessary information is attached.
- Create and Edit weekly Easy Worship slides for Worship Services.
- Draft and type correspondence, checks typing for accuracy, sorts and prioritizes assignments within general guidelines.
- May schedule or keep track of supervisor’s calendar; make travel arrangements etc.
- Develop and prepare brochures, fliers, posters, newsletters, website, and social media.
- Build and maintain databases (e.g., employee/volunteer information, contact lists, inventory, hours worked etc.), maintains input into The Salvation Army Management Information System - S.A.M.I.S., Corps Directory, all Rolls and Registers.
- Maintain confidentiality and keeps accurate employee, Officer, and statistical reports.

**Finance**
- Perform various accounting duties such as bookkeeping, accounts payable invoices are coded according to the budget and submitted for payment to Octocom/Agresso in a timely manner to avoid late fees, accounts receivable, issues official tax receipts, handles and reconciles petty cash and other related accounting duties, e.g., bank deposits, TEM, Agresso, officer expense claims, check requests, audits etc.
- Collect required information to assist Regional Accounting in the preparation of the annual T3010.
- Process cash receipts and contributions/monetary donations from the general public, church members, clients, etc. issuing tax receipts as required for charitable giving.
- Prepare and deposit funds to the local bank and enters into the accounting system, liaise with local banks on issues pertaining to the ministry unit.
- Ensure the maintenance and accuracy of ledgers through regular review of ledgers in all departments, draft, and process journal entries into the financial system of the ministry unit.
- Maintain proper records and assist with ensuing that all legal requirements concerning the finance of the Ministry Unit are met; monitor stored financial reports and destroys old reports as per retention of records policies.

**General Office Duties**
- Ensure that guests to the facility sign in/out.
- Open and distribute in-coming mail and processes out-going mail; receives parcel(s) and distributes to the appropriate person(s).
- Schedule meetings, prepares agenda, and takes minutes; types and circulates minutes as required; draft, prepare, and distribute weekly bulletins, monthly calendar, posters, invitations, et for Corps and CFS
- Assist with the Christmas Mailing appeal preparation, processing deposits, receipting and thank you letters.
- Receive and respond to telephone calls from volunteers or general public inquiring about volunteering for seasonal programs.
- Order and maintain an adequate supply of all stationery, office, and janitorial supplies; ensure foyer is welcoming and appropriate material in on display.
- Schedules for after service refreshments, ushers, etc.
- Maintain Front Signage as directed by Corps Officer.
- Maintain a neat, tidy, and safe work area and ensure area is left neat at end of shift.
- Process out-going mail including courier parcels and materials of a confidential nature; receives parcels and distributes to the appropriate persons; assist with the daily general mail opening.
- Adhere to all Salvation Army health and safety policies and procedures; comply with all instructions from the employer concerning health and safety as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and WSIB.

Perform other duties as required.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- This is a full-time position based on 30 hours per week.
- Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
- Work exposes to disagreeable/angry clients.
- Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs.
- Some travel is associated with this position.

**Normal hours of work**: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion



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