Metro Community Housing Association Looking for Accounting Clerk at Halifax, NS Full Time

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, to which this position is correlated.

WHY MCHA

We hire and support amazing humans. MCHA promotes an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of diversity. Our Central Office team works diligently behind the scenes to manage processes, maintain administrative compliance, and support front-line staff to ensure our participants get the best service possible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for ensuring financial records for independent living participants are up to date and accurate. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with both the SAS Supervisor, SAS staff, external Care Coordinators, and the Accounting department. We are seeking applicants who are detailed, organized, and have strong communication skills.

The successful candidate for this new position will be working at our Central Office in the Bayers Road Centre. Benefits include health/dental coverage, life insurance, LTD, and a Group Pension Plan. We also offer free parking, paid public holidays, EFAP services, and 3 weeks vacation (pro-rated).

Areas of Responsibility:

• Oversee collection of staff visa submissions related to participant finances/allotments, and provide receipts for processing
• Maintain participant financial spreadsheets and sub-legers related to items such as special funding approvals, rent cheques, client loans, power bills, bus passes
• Process staff travel claims for SAS department
• Perform monthly reconciliation of allotment expenses paid on behalf of the participant against invoices sent to the Department of Community Services
• Track variances, address discrepancies, and provide the supporting documentation for adjustments
• Reconciliation of Trust Fund Bank Accounts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma/Certificate in Accounting
• Knowledge of accounting terminology and principles
• Minimum 1 year experience working with detailed spreadsheets, analysis, and reconciliation
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Outlook experience required
• Sage 300 experience an asset

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy related to data entry
• Works well in a multitasking environment, is flexible and organized
• Ability to adhere to multiple ongoing deadlines
• Above average reliability and attendance
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form with a variety of audiences
• Portrays a positive image as a representative of the agency
• Works well independently and as a team player

The closing date for this posting is March 10, 2022. 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!

NOTE: In accordance with the “Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings” order, applicants must provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
MCHA has an extensive pandemic protocol in place.
Proof of double vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Application deadline: 2022-03-10