Financial Services Associate

As a well-established social services organization, Empower Simcoe is looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do everyday, you've come to the right place. Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe.

We are recruiting for a permanent full-time Financial Services Associate to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of financial information. Includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. This position may have a particular focus on one function. The role also includes general administrative support to the Finance Department.

Compensation Package:

• Hours of work are Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours/day for a total of 37.5 hours/week;
• Annual pay range is $56,024 to $63,297;
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work remotely up to 40% of the time;
• 11 paid statutory holidays;
• Employer paid Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members;

Following the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period:

• Employer paid Benefits (life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, health and dental);
• Group RRSP plan with Employer matched benefit up to 5% of gross earnings biweekly;
• Employer paid vacation hours, sick and personal leave time;

Minimum Requirements for this position include:

• Post-secondary diploma equivalent to a two-year course of full-time business study with a specialty in Accounting is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed acceptable by the Agency;
• Minimum 2 years' recent full-time experience in accounts receivable/payable capacity. Not-for-Profit experience preferred;
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in handling financial data;
• Knowledgeable of general office and accounting practices including maintaining files and record keeping;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products with above average abilities in Excel and Word.

Duties and Responsibilities (included, but not limited to):

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts;
• Printing and distributing month end financial reports;
• Assisting in the preparation of data for year-end audit;

Accounts payable duties including:

• Preparing and posting monthly journal entries for preauthorized automatic debits;
• Checking invoices, verifying adequate payment authorization, and inputting into financial system;
• Maintaining and transmitting EFT information to bank;
• Preparing/printing cheques and matching documentation for signoff by Directors;
• Reconciling supplier statements.

Accounts receivable duties including:

• Preparing cash receipts listings including preparing, posting and delivering bank deposit;
• Preparing, posting and mailing invoices, statements and receipts for all receivables;
• Maintaining and transmitting EFT information to bank;
• Reconciling various receivable accounts.

Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY:

Internal 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4th 2024

External 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11th 2024

We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at abenachio@empowersimcoe.ca

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