Finance Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Salus

Ottawa Salus

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Finance Clerk (Summer Student position)

No of position(s):One (1)

Job Type: 8 Weeks Temporary Full-time (35 hours/week: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30)

Date of Posting:
May 19, 2023

Start date:
as soon as possible

Reports to:
Senior Finance Manager

JOB SUMMARY
Salus is currently recruiting a Finance Clerk to join our team under the Canada Summer Jobs program. Ottawa Salus is a registered charity that provides both housing and supportive services to clients living with mental illness. As such, our organization provides a unique opportunity to learn financial management from multiple lenses.

The Finance Clerk will have the opportunity to support various functions of Salus' Finance department, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting.

Areas of responsibility for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure integrity in data input as well as data management;
Provide support to Senior Manager, Finance and Finance Associates;
Complete account reconciliations and journal entries;
Review financial records, documents and information to ensure their accuracy;
Update and maintain financial records and filing systems, track and monitor financial transactions;
Compile financial spreadsheets, reports, statements and other documents, as needed;
Report financial discrepancies, errors, and customer complaints to the Senior Manager, Finance;
Provide customer service by answering questions and resolving queries;
Ensure financial office supplies are maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently a postsecondary student or recent graduate in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Exceptional knowledge/use of Microsoft office including Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point etc.
Experience with or understanding of computerized accounting systems (Sage 300). Additional training on these systems will be provided.
Strong analytical skills.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Full proficiency both written and spoken in English is required. Bilingualism in French and English is considered a strong asset.

PRE-HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Criminal reference check
Academic Certificate(s)
Eligible to work in Canada.
Ability to fulfil requirements of the Canada Summer Job program.

SUITABILITY
This would be a great fit for someone who:

Is comfortable with computers and learns new programs quickly.
Is a logical thinker.
Is organized and detailoriented.
Is comfortable working in a team and communicates well with others.
Has the ability to work independently, and is a selfstarter.
Has the ability to problem solve, make decisions and multi task.
Has good office administration and organizational skills.
Has the ability to manage time effectively.

SALARY
$17.50 per hour.

WHY WORK AT OTTAWA SALUS?

Salus has a proven record of accomplishment of supporting clients and tenants with serious and persistent mental illness in the Ottawa area.

The value of our work we provide to our clients and tenants is changing lives. The pride felt by our staff makes working here a fulfilling experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 8 weeks

Salary:
$17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Onsite parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application question(s):
- (Optional) Are you a member of a BIPOC group (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) ?
- (Optional) What is your Gender?
- (Optional) Are you a Newcomer to Canada?

Education: