Job Description
Part Time position: 7- 10 hours/week with opportunity for additional hoursContract:Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Accounting Assistant will provide administrative support to an inter-disciplinary team and the Board of Directors of the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa (ACO).The incumbent must demonstrate competencies in the following areas of core responsibilities:Accounts ReceivableMaintain and update Accounts Receivable data in Sage AccountingProduce and verify monthly statements.Follow up on outstanding invoices for payments.Maintain and update A/R data.Process payments from clients (cheques and electronic transfers).Reconcile record of on-line credit card payments with bank depositsManage and respond to clients’ inquiries regarding their invoicesProduce summary statements for clients at year end.Maintain day to day accounting operationsReconcile bank records to Centre’s General Ledger, correcting entries as necessary.Make bank deposits, as required.Prepare and process various event transactions e.g. fundraising events, public awareness campaignsReconcile donations to ACO made via CanadaHelps, United Way and other agencies with ACO bank record.Input record of donations made directly to ACO into the CanadHelps Donor Management System.Other dutiesProvide administrative support to staff.Assist Executive Director in preparing monthly and quarterly reports.As directed by E.D. and as permitted by time constrains, perform other assigned dutiesProtect confidentiality of all personal informationQualifications:Education:A combination of education & experience may be considered as equivalency.Experience:1 year of experience in accounting and bookkeepingExperience in use of Sage accounting software/equivalent e.g. QuickBooksProficiency in use of Excel, MS Word, OutlookExperience in customer serviceKnowledge of a client database/information systemLanguage Requirements:Writing skills in EnglishPersonal Suitability:Willing and able to learn essential skills to support communication with persons with aphasia.Appreciation of the vulnerability of clients and need to exercise initiative, tact, judgment, and discretion in upholding the Centre’s philosophy of care.Maintain confidentiality.Detail oriented, reliable, accountable, accurateExcellent time management and organizational skills.Capacity to work both independently and in a small team environment.Current Vulnerable Sector checkOther Assets:Ability to communicate in other languages.CPR and Basic First Aid certificationThe Aphasia Centre of Ottawa follows a practice of non-discrimination, diversity and inclusion. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.START DATE: 18/09/2023Let us know if you are interested in this position. Complete this short form and we will follow up with you promptly. Job Position Name * Email Address * Telephone Number I consent to receiving information from CERC. *