Financial Coordinator

ABOUT US

Metro Community Housing Association is a non-profit, community-based agency that provides support to persons living with mental illness. MCHA operates residential settings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth under the umbrella of Department of Community Services and has grown to 15 locations following the opening of our newest home in 2021.

Established in 1974, MCHA manages small option homes, group homes, complex care homes, a community transition house, and residential care facility. We also offer supported apartment services to those participants living independently.

WHY MCHA

We hire and support amazing people. MCHA promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity. People here enjoy rewarding careers where we make positive impacts, directly and indirectly on the lives of the participants.

POSITION SUMMARY

MCHA is seeking a Full-Time permanent Financial Coordinator who works as part of the Accounting Department and in collaboration with our Supported Apartment Service program. This role is responsible for the accounting duties of the program and assists in other areas of accounting as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to queries regarding client funding
• Reviews and approves staff travel claims
• Provides staff hours to Accounting and Payroll in accordance with departmental deadlines
• Codes credit card statements and actions accordingly
• Attends Accounting and Supported Apartment Service Meetings as required
• Updates our Master Allotment Spreadsheet with funding changes and participant deductions
• Provides back up to Account Payable functions related to the Master Allotment Spreadsheet
• Completes additional staffing spreadsheets for Accounts Receivable
• Reconciles between billed allotments and allotment expenses and completes the Supported Apartment Service account reconciliation
• Completes journal entry to adjust prepaid expenses
• Participates in bi-annual participation in the financial Audit
• Allocates Cash Flow
• Administers trust accounts
• Attends and participates in organization events
• Develops and updates procedures as required
• Participates in special projects as they arise

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with detailed spreadsheets, analysis and reconciliation
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel Skills, and strong MSWord and Outlook skills

Abilities and Competencies:

• Able to work overtime during budgeting, audits etc

Job Knowledge Commitment to improve knowledge level and to remain current with new developments or procedures. Has the aptitude to readily grasp job requirements.

Attendance/Punctuality Attends work on a consistent basis and adheres to appointed time schedules.

Adheres to Policies Complies with all regulations, policies, and procedures required by the organization or legislation.

Manageability Responds productively to coaching and directions of supervisor or manager.

Mission, Vision and Values Behaves in a way that is consistent with the organization's Mission, Vision and Values

Respectful Workplace Treats everyone with dignity and respect and appreciates the value that each person brings. Contributes to a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Interpersonal Relations Ability to collaborate positively with others and maintain effective working relationships; deal respectfully with situations that involve attitudes, opinions, and feelings of others.

Empathy and Kindness Exhibits care and compassion for others and seeks to understand with curiosity.

Self Reflection Takes time to look inward and understand own emotions and responses. Has the ability to self-regulate with the aim of growth.

Cooperation Ability to get along with all colleagues. Ability to work harmoniously as part of the MCHA team.

Professionalism Impression made upon others by conduct, courtesy, manners, alertness, appearance, dress, and hygiene. Can be counted on to represent the organization professionally.

Support Contributes to team success by pitching in and supporting the team outside of own job description.

Planning & Organizing Executes work logically. Analyzes problems clearly and determines appropriate solutions.

Adaptability Ability to grasp, interpret, and adjust to instructions, new and or stressful situations, methods, and procedures.

Quantity of Work/Productivity Works efficiently and completes tasks thoroughly.

Soundness of Judgment and Initiative Assesses tasks objectively, weighs alternative courses of action when necessary. Makes and executes appropriate and timely decisions within their level of authority. Instills full confidence to complete job requirements with a minimum of supervision.

Communication Possesses verbal and written skills, with fluency in English, required to convey information and express ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Active Listening Possesses skill required for taking directions and considering the views of others.

Quality of Work Accuracy and thoroughness of work performed, ensuring attention to detail. Takes pride in work.

Organizational Impact Able to see the effects of their own actions on the overall success of the organization. Looks for opportunities to take action that will result in improved service.

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Successful candidates must be able to provide a clear criminal record check. Proof of education is also required before beginning employment.

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We appreciate your interest in Metro Community Housing Association. Only those candidates selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $43,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS B3L 2C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• accounting: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CFP (preferred)

Work Location: In person