Finance Assistant

Under the supervision of the Manager, Finance & Administration, the Finance Assistant performs accounts receivable functions including collections, accounts payable functions, billing of various programs, input donations and issue receipts, reconcile and maintain petty cash, assist with records retention management, and duties as assigned.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit our website for more information.

Job Description

What You Will Do:
- Prepares bank deposits and posts electronic deposits to the software
- Prepares and mails invoices for various programs (Billing)
- Monitors client accounts and takes steps to collect when necessary
- Examines payable invoices for accuracy
- Ensures payable invoices are approved by the appropriate Manager/purchasing agent
- Code payable invoices to appropriate general ledger account
- Input payable invoices into accounting system
- Prepares cheques to pay invoices as they come due or pay invoices online where appropriate
- Balance petty cash on a monthly basis
- Assist with creating Donation Receipts
- Assist in maintaining Records Retention system
- Follow Carefor policies and procedure
- Other duties may be assigned as needed within the scope of the position
- Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
- Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
- Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
- Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
Qualifications
- Two-year college diploma in accounting, finance or a similar field. An acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting principles, techniques, and practices
- Experience using accounting software such as Great Plains and/or CIMS would be an asset
- Highly developed computer skills with specific experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
- Practical accounting experience such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, and record keeping.
- Experience with collections
- Experience with reconciling and maintaining petty cash
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills
- Experience in handling confidential information
- Must exercise initiative, tact, judgement, discretion and attention to detail
What we have to offer you
- HOOP Pension
- Salary Range from $19.67-$24.59 per hour
- Employee Assistance Program

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.