Job Description

For more than a century, Family and Children’s Services Niagara, the local Children’s Aid Society, has provided vital child welfare, family/community support, counselling, foster care

and adoption services to residents in the Niagara Region.

Student Finance Clerk

(Contract May - August)

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Student Finance Clerk accurately and correctly processes and records the agency’s business transactions through the accounting system according to established procedures. He/she assists and supports the preparation of financial and operating statements, including specialized reports.

Family and Children’s Services Niagara welcomes candidates from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, reconciles, audits, balances and maintains accounting records.
• Processes daily electronic and physical mail.
• Accurately prepares, records and processes accounting transactions.
• Performs various analysis and reconciliations of accounts and ledgers.
• Assists with audits (internal and external) and prepares audit working papers.
• Ensures transactions are completed in a timely manner.
• Exercises appropriate communication
• Ensures allocation to accounts is accurate.
• Completes various banking activities, reports and reconciliations.
• Ensures all accounting documents are appropriately handled and conform to the Society’s standards with regard to required authorizations, accuracy, completeness and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• Investigates, follows-up, reports and participates in developing solutions for discrepancies or other accounting and control matters.
• Keeps Supervisor apprised of all matters of concern.
• Reports workplace accidents/injuries in accordance with agency policies and procedures and ensures the supervisor is advised of any hazards he/she becomes aware of
• Exercises appropriate personal and professional behaviour
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards and abides by applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
• Works in compliance with OH&SA, utilizing protective equipment as necessary, and attends mandatory training as required.
• Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society’s Code of Ethics
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Efforts and Working Conditions

• Enrolled in a Community College Diploma in Accounting.
• Experience using computerized data accounting systems is an asset.
• Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance required. Personal integrity and responsibility and a commitment to the goals of Children Welfare and
• Knowledge of and the ability to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong listening, communication and analytical skills.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail.
• Familiarization with using a computerized accounting system.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment (fax machines, photocopiers, printers, etc.)
• Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Office suite – Excel & Word)
• The ability to multi-task, function independently and as part of a team

Efforts and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed at a desk in a normal office environment.
• Intermediate periods of sitting and computer/phone use.
• The incumbent has the freedom to move about or change position at will.
• Multi-tasks within a high-volume and demanding environment.
• Frequent periods of review and analysis and proofing of documentation required.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Occasional travel to FACS sites or within the region.
• Occasional lifting of boxes up to 10lbs.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume by May 26, 2023.

We thank all applicants however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: $21.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-26

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