The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County Looking for Accounting Assistant (Part-time) at Windsor, ON Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists with financial recording of the Multicultural Council, including preparation of financial reports and records maintenance. Assists with the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, all within a computerized environment.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Prepares all invoices for billing, in accordance with the services provided
• Assists with preparation and posting of accounts receivable billings, monthly statements and collection of outstanding accounts in accordance with corporate policy.
• Assists with Banking functions, including deposits, cash handling
• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as vacation pay.
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, employment and medical insurance
• Prepares and posts accounts receivable, billings, monthly statements and collection of outstanding accounts.
• Create and maintain tracking systems for special events
• Maintains and controls an accurate financial record filing system.
• Track all donations, and charitable receipts as needed.

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post- Secondary Education in Finance, Accounting, Business or Equivalent Experience
• Must be bondable
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Not for Profit or working with multiple programs is considered an asset.
• Experienced in all aspects of accounting from trial balance, report writing, program budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and human resource management.
• Experience and proven competency in Simply Accounting software
• Proven competency using all major software packages, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-motivated, team player with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form, work independently, ability to work in a team environment, ability to multi-task, ability to effectively problem-solve and manage processes.

MCC CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. LEADERSHIP

• Seeks to understand support and work toward MCC’s goals and objectives.
• Steps forward to address difficult issues and presents concerns constructively.
• Champions new and innovative approaches
• Develops commitment in others through participative decision making and empowerment.

2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in sector specific committees and promotes MCC vision.
• Develops and nurtures a strong network of contacts by partnering with community agencies, ethno-cultural groups and community committees.

3. CLIENT FOCUSSED

• Demonstrates an understanding of internal and external clients and gives precedence to the needs of clients.
• Requests feedback and input from clients and uses it for continuous improvement.

4. TEAM WORK

• Demonstrates a readiness to assist others.
• Participates actively on teams, contributing ideas and suggestions towards meeting MCC goals.
• Is open to others’ ideas and supports team decisions.
• Demonstrates awareness and respect for others’ objectives and responsibilities.

5. POSITIVE COMMUNICATION

• Presents information and expresses ideas clearly through the spoken word; influences or persuades others
• Writes clearly and effectively to present ideas and to document activities.

6. MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

• Attempts to resolve conflicts situations collaboratively and works toward win –win situations.
• Builds support for ideas or changes by developing and presenting logical arguments
• Motivates and generates commitment by tying ideas into the needs and goals of MCC and others.

7. ACCOUNTABILITY

• Acknowledges and assumes of responsibility for actions within the scope of their position with respect to their, program/services, clients, and the organization as a whole.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your Resume and Cover letter in .doc or .pdf format by Friday September 2nd, 2022

Please apply for this job only in the manner specified above. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

The MCC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As per AODA guidelines, individuals with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection process will be accommodated upon request.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 25-30 per week

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)