Accounting Assistant

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Applications due: 24 Nov, 2025

Job Synopsis

The Accounting Assistant joins the MCC Manitoba Finance team to competently carry out the foundational work of stewarding our financial resources. With a keen eye for detail and a beautiful spreadsheet or two, the Accounting Assistant makes sure that expenses are paid, bills are sent, and policies are followed.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Part Time at .6 FTE

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential:

• Demonstrated organizational skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, vendors, donors, and others.
• Able to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.
• One+ year working experience in bookkeeping or accounting support role
• Strong level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office modules

• Able to easily learn new software programs and create effective workflows in the new systems

• Available for occasional evening and weekend work; available during year end audit work April-May each year

• Satisfactory criminal record check

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience in non-profit accounting environment
• Business Administration certificate or other related education
• Experience using Sparkrock (Dynamics 365 Business Central)
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings and collaboration

Anti-oppression commitment: MCC expects all staff to actively participate in an organizational culture that focuses on dismantling any barriers based on race, economic inequality or gender-based oppression. This includes an expectation to assess and address any barriers within themselves, within their team(s), and within MCC; supervisors are expected to take leadership in assessing and addressing these barriers.

Key Responsibilities

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring expenses are properly coded and authorized
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including cheques and EFTs
• Process sales invoices and cash receipts
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of payables and receivables documentation
• Monitor accounts and relate with various vendors, customers, and donors, as required
• Reconcile vendor invoices to statements

GENERAL FINANCE

• Assist with general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with tracking and reconciliation of refugee sponsorship project funding
• Reconcile Café sales reports to bank deposits
• Provide coverage for team members, including making bank deposits, preparing donation batch entries, processing monthly donations, updating donor information, printing receipts.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team
• Assist with fiscal year-end preparation, as required
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development
• Other tasks and special projects in the department as time permits

CORE SUPPORT

• Support/Assist team and colleagues in other tasks as required
• Demonstrate active participation in team meetings, including devotions/reflections, prayers, group learning, inter-cultural competencies

Start Date

12 Jan, 2026

Salary Details

Base salary: $26,500

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental & vision, AD&D, Life.

Matching 5% RRSP program.

Optional critical illness coverage. All available upon hire.

Location Description

Winnipeg is a vibrant city nestled at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, celebrated for its rich cultural diversity and dynamic arts scene. Home to approximately 850,000 residents, the city is known for its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, thriving festivals, museums and galleries.

Our office is in the historic Exchange District, a picturesque area renowned for its stunning early 20th-century architecture and as a community hub for trendy boutiques, art galleries and some of the city's best restaurants and cafes. Within walking distance, you will find The Forks, a National Historic Site and popular gathering place offering year-round entertainment, including markets, restaurants and recreational activities along the scenic riverfront.