Accounting Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Boyle Street Community Services

Boyle Street Community Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Accounting Assistant - Summer Position

Contract (Tentative): April 22, 16
week duration)

Wage:
$18.00/hour

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 37.5 hours/week
"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."

The Accounts Payable Accounting Assistant assists the Director of Finance and the accounting team by carrying out Accounts Payable responsibilities, banking, and general accounting functions.

"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force"
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This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant; to be considered for this position you must meet ALL the following requirements:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Please note:
The availability of this position is dependent upon the confirmation of funding from Canada Summer Jobs.

Position Responsibilities

Support the BSCS agency in optimizing and managing financial transactions and expenses.
Help AP team with processing PO's and Invoices, and expenses etc.
Help Accounts Receivable assistant with reconciliation and AR entry.
Help with filing the invoices and POs in our filing cabinet.
Help with preparation of AP manual for staff.
BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.
All other duties as outlined by Senior Accountants and Senior Manager.
BSCS is more than a workplace. It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings). This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc.

Qualifications

Meet all Canada Summer Jobs Requirements
Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months.
Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course.
Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset.
Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
Basic Understanding of financial principles, accounting, and bookkeeping

Why Work for Boyle?

All work done positively impacts the community and its members
Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
Employee activities and events throughout the year
Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life.

Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns.

We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose.

Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is required prior to starting with BSCS.

Boyle Street Community Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities
- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.