Bookkeeper

Job title: Bookkeeper

Reports to: Executive Director

The Mount Newton Centre, provides award winning services for seniors. We are a registered nonprofit organization guided by a volunteer board of directors. Since 1978, the Mount Newton Centre’s programs and services have been designed to complement existing community programs.

Our day program provides a safe, home-like atmosphere for physically frail seniors and those with mild dementia, while at the same time providing a much needed break for their family caregivers.

This is a part-time position, 16 hours per week. Flexible hours, opportunity for some work from home. Benefits include three weeks’ vacation, subsidized meals and easy parking.

The position focusses on bookkeeping, employee benefit management, payroll, and Criminal Record Checks.

**Bookkeeping**:

- Conducts payroll procedures as per Centre policies and procedures using Wagepoint.
- Completes all banking processes, that includes deposits, preparation of cheques, EFTs, reconciling statements, and paying invoices.
- Posts payment from clients, family members and other community donors.
- Calculates and remits Receiver General remittances.
- Ensures completion of year-end reporting including completing annual T-4 slips, and related summaries.
- Collects information required for budgets and audits.
- Prepares financial statements for the Board of Directors.
- Maintains related financial records.
- Coordinates staff benefit program.
- Completes and maintains personnel records, timekeeping and attendance records.
- Compiles information including preparing records of employment, criminal record checks and WCB employer claims forms.
- Contributes to fundraising and Centre promotional activities.

**Education: Grade 12**

Proficiency in Microsoft Word; Excel; Outlook; Power Point, Hubdoc, Google Workspace, Wagepoint, Canada Helps.

Proficiency in Accounting Software such as Quick Books Online; knowledge of fund accounting is an asset.

**Skills and abilities**:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and writing

Business writing skills

Ability to do mathematical and financial calculations

Ability to deal with others effectively

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to operate a computer

Knowledge of general office procedures

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Ability to organize work and priorities

Ability to changing client need and organizational demands

Ability to problem solve and work as a team member

**Working conditions**

May be required to interact with community members. Must be sensitive to the needs of frail older people, those with cognitive impairments, and stressed caregivers. May need to interact with clients with dementia that may have memory problems and other challenging behaviors. Mount Newton Centre operates Monday to Friday, occasional weekends or evenings may be required to assist in fundraising activities.

**Physical requirements**

Physical Abilities to carry out the duties of the position.

**Direct reports**

N/A

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift