Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

$24.50 – $26.50 an hour paid on salary basis – Part-time, Permanent

Part time/Permanent, 30 hours/week (option of either 4 or 5 workday week), Compensation commensurate with skills and experience, robust Benefits & Pension Plans, supportive office environment with focus on work/life balance

We require an Accounting Assistant for our office located in Kitchener, Ontario. This organized, detail oriented and positive professional will be a member of a small team and will perform accounting functions and some administrative support.

Primary Responsibilities

· General Ledger – create & post entries and reconcile General Ledger accounts

· Accounts Payable – code & enter invoices and produce weekly cheque run

· Accounts Receivable – post & balance entries and produce reporting

· Make & deliver weekly bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations

· Produce monthly Financial Statements in a timely manner

· Prepare various government forms, ie. HST, EHT, and other required correspondence

· Answer routine inquiries and correspondence within the office and with external church board members of various congregations and other organizations

· Prepare reporting and assist auditors with annual year-end audit

Qualifications

· Diploma in Accounting with minimum 5 years of experience with full cycle accounting background

· High level of attention to detail with focus on accuracy

· Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills to meet deadlines

· Strong communication skills (both written and interpersonal)

· Strong problem solving skills

· Skillful and experienced with accounting and database software programs (MS 365 platforms). Knowledge of Adagio software an asset

· Positive and collaborative team player

· Previous experience with a charity or not for profit an asset

· Use of own vehicle to do external bank deposits

· Provide criminal background check

To apply, please email kmarcy@elcic.ca