Job Title:

Finance Assistant

Black Creek Community Health Centre is a community based non-profit organization that provides primary health care and health promotion programs and services to residents within its catchment area. Working closely with the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant supports a key role in the operations of the organization and the finance department. They assist in the ongoing day-to-day bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records as well as administrative systems. This position will also assist in the preparation of reports to meet government and funder reporting obligations and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enter supplier invoices into MS Dynamics GP financial system
• Prepare payments by cheque or EFT
• Process expense reimbursements and reconcile staff advances
• Prepare regular bank deposits and post relevant journals
• Maintain the filing system for all financial records
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and bank accounts
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports
• Assist with the annual audit, compiling and scanning documents to auditors
• Adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and organizational financial policies
• Support procurement and purchasing functions of organization
• Handle other financial administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the non-profit, health or social services sector.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of bookkeeping, basic accounting principles and practices
• Strong working knowledge of MS Dynamics accounting software  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Commitment to working cooperatively in a community-based setting as part of an Inter-disciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency and experience working in a computerized environment
• Knowledge and understanding of working within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet organizational needs

Position type: Contract (to March 31, 2024, with possibility of extension), part-time (28 hours/week)

Supervisor: Director, Corporate Services

Compensation: $28 - $32 per hour based on experience

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: hr1@bcchc.com

Posted 2023-09-19