Finance Clerk - Winnipeg, Canada - The Link

    The Link
    The Link Winnipeg, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

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    About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

    For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on ajourney to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated towalking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community,strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work togetherto provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers,emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healinghomes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation withinthe community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, theorganization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province ofManitoba.

    About the Opportunity

    Summary

    The Finance Clerk performs duties assigned that ensure the effective, efficient, and accurate operation of the Accounting department. Consistently ensuring accounting system internal and external deadlines are met, policy implementation, and assisting in providing accounting and finance-related support to the Accounting Supervisor.

    SUPPORT TO THE ACCOUNTING DEPT.

  • Assists Accounts Payable - Processes invoices, credit notes, cheque requisitions, mileage reimbursements, expense claims, and other reimbursements;
  • Calculates and records GST input tax credits for all disbursements;
  • Reconciles vendor statements upon receipt. Follows up with the vendor if any discrepancies arise;
  • Balances the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger;
  • Engages in problem-solving with programs or vendors;
  • Assists with monthly account reconciliations when required;
  • Assists with compiling documents for the annual audit;
  • Prepares and posts journal entries as instructed by the Accounting Supervisor or Manager, Accounting and Payroll.
  • Enter data in various banks maintained by Link and help the accounting supervisor to reconcile banks on monthly basis.
  • Assists Accounts Receivable with the inputting of bank deposits into the Accounting System as backup when required
  • Assists in preparing monthly invoices required for our client's different agencies, government bodies etc. as backup when required
  • VISA CREDIT CARD

  • Review and process credit card reports daily;
  • Send out a weekly statement to visa card holders;
  • Prepares and posts all journal entries related to credit card purchases;
  • Reconciles credit card expense reports to monthly visa statements & create balance sheet related working papers on Monthly basis;
  • Prepares journal entries related to bank entries.
  • OTHER DUTIES AND SPECIALIZED ROUTINES

  • Assists with the preparation of program budgets by providing information as identified;
  • Assists with the preparation of the administrative budget as it relates to costs of the accounting area;
  • Assists with the development of procedures for and accounts for special events as required;
  • Distributes Purchase Order sheets to Programs and tracks the Number and Program it was issued to in an Excel sheet;
  • Provides vacation coverage support for accounting staff;
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATION:

  • Two years relevant experience in Accounting and/or Finance
  • Post-secondary education in Accounting and/or Finance
  • Understanding of accounting principals.
  • Computer experience in accounting software (Sage 300), and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
  • Experience in PJC modules.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months or willing to obtain.
  • Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities uponrequest. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, pleaseknow that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in theprocess. All information received regarding accommodations will be keptconfidential.

    The Link is committed to the health and safety of its employees, thepeople we serve, stakeholders, and the community.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing until filled.

    WORK LOCATION: 175 Mayfair Avenue

    WORK HOURS: Full-Time - 70 hours biweekly. One yearterm position with possibility for extension.

    SALARY RANGE: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Dependentupon qualifications

    The Link is an equalopportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and personswith disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developingand retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest,but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For furtherinformation about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit