Administrative Assistant

**Full-Time Permanent Administrative Assistant - Finance**

**LOCATION: 871 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON**

**START DATE: Upon Hiring**

**HOURS**: 35 hours per week

**RATE OF PAY**:$21.43 per hour to start, with increase after successful probationary period

**After successful completion of your probationary period, **as a permanent employee of Good Beginnings, you will be entitled to: health and dental benefits, regular pay grid increments, accrued paid Vacation and Personal Emergency Days.

**WE OFFER**

Positive and Impactful Work Environments Health and Dental Benefits Competitive Wages and Incremental Increases

Paid Vacation Days Paid Personal Emergency Days Professional Learning & Career Development

**GOOD BEGINNINGS STRIVES TO BE YOUR EMPLOYER OF CHOICE**

Good Beginnings is a non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors comprised of parents/guardians and community representatives who are committed to providing high quality early learning and child care programs to the children and families of Oxford County since 1986. It is our mission to be a leader in the provision of quality child care programs, which are affordable and accessible to families in Woodstock and the surrounding communities, delivered by professional and caring Educators.
- Completed post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a combination of education and experience in these areas.
- A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in an administrative or accounting role i.e. accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
- **Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel particularly required.**_

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Good Beginnings Day Nursery Woodstock Inc. is seeking to hire an exceptional individual to fulfill an Administrative Assistant - Finance role. This individual will report to the Director of Finance and Human Resources and will be responsible for performing various accounting and administrative support duties. They will observe and implement our policies and procedures, regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, and our Confidentiality Agreement.

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, etc.
- Friendly customer service skills to connect with families regarding past due accounts, setting up payment plans etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly spelling and grammar
- Efficient, organized, and able to multi-task
- Cross-train within Finance Department to provide back-up support for other employee absences, vacations, etc.
- Ability to learn various in-house software programs & technology
- Current and satisfactory Police Record check, acceptable to Good Beginnings
- Full duties of the job description will be provided at the time of the interview

**Please submit your cover letter and resume to**:
Julia Daly, Human Resources Coordinator

**This position will be posted until filled.**

**Although we thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**
- Good Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $21.43 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends