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Job Summary
The Catholic Cemeteries is looking for a Temporary Bookkeeper. Under the Direction of the Financial Controller or designate, the Bookkeeper, will primarily be responsible to ensure that all month-end financial duties and resulting financial reporting are correctly recorded for the past year. This position will record all business transactions, process accruals and adjustments, reconcile accounts, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial statements.
Job Duties- Ensure that all month-end financial duties and resulting financial reporting is completed to close the past fiscal year and update the current.
- Record all business transactions, process accruals and adjustments, reconcile accounts, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial statements.
- Assist with preparation for any internal or external audits or independent reviews being conducted.
- Prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations.
- Process and enter invoices for payment, match invoices with journal entries, and check for accuracy.
- Review and update credit and loan files.
- Organize filing of all appropriate documents.
- Prepare monthly submissions for accounting and monthly remittances.
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanour, and attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:- Degree or diploma in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years accounting experience or similar role.
- Experience in payroll an asset
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in both official languages (English and French)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple files at once and meet deadlines, while delivering quality results.
- Ability to process basic to intermediate functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- Previous experience with Nethris and Sage will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrate time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
- High level of integrity and excellent work ethic.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church would be an asset.
- Recent criminal record check through the Archdiocese
WORK CONDITIONS AND LOCATION- 4660 Bank Street, Gloucester.
- Travel to Notre-Dame Cemetery and St Patrick’s Fallowfield Cemetery may be required.
- Fixed Term Contract 6 months
- Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (including 30 min unpaid lunch break).
- Extended periods of sitting;
- Work in a shared office environment.
Salary
As per current collective agreement
How to apply
Send a cover letter and resume indicating your name and the position title in the subject line of your email to recruitment@archottawa.ca
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application deadline
Open until filled.