Accounting Administrator – Part time-Permanent (St. John’s)

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Part time-Permanent (25 hours per week)

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance,  provide financial, operational and administrative support.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains all financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
  • Reconciles bank statements, prepares and delivers bank deposits
  • Prepares preliminary statements for inclusion in quarterly combined financial statements
  • Post adjusting entries as required
  • Balances inter-program and cash clearing accounts
  • Assists in annual audit
  • Maintains and reconciles petty cash
  • Prepares monthly remittances and reports including withholding taxes, union dues and pension
  • Prepares T-4s and Workers Compensation Annual Statements
  • Manages cash flow
  • Tracks annual leave entitlement for office staff
  • Provides general reception and administrative duties
  • Engages in professional development as required
  • Contributes to the orientation/training of staff/interns/volunteers
  • Maintains inventory and purchases supplies as required
  • Shares responsibility for maintaining a safe, secure environment for both staff and clients
  • Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Two-year diploma in Business Administration or Business Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum two-years experience in the accounting field.
  • Proven competency in Sage Accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to manage time effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are an asset.
  • Certificate of conduct.
  • Enhanced reliability check.

Diversity:

  • John Howard Society welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited to those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability.
  • All candidates with the required qualifications will be considered including people who have had criminal justice involvement.

Rate of Pay: As per the collective agreement the rate of pay for this position is $21:45 per hour. (Rated by JJEC Sept 2020)

Please submit your resume to: Cindy Murphy, Executive Director, at cmurphy@jhsnl.ca

Closing Date: March 5, 2025

How you can help

The John Howard Society depends on public involvement. All levels of the organization – from local to national – are governed by voluntary Boards of Directors. Volunteers are extensively involved in the direct service work of the Society. Many also support the work of the John Howard Society through donations.

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