Finance Clerk

Role Overview

• Process and analyze expenses and payables and ensure approval of accounts payable follow company policies, contracts, and purchasing procedures either through online payment, Microsoft Great Plains and Concur solutions.
• Vouch employee expense reports for payment.
• Verify supporting receipts and approvals, general ledger accounts and program codes.
• Accurately vouch and process vendor invoices through Concur and integrate into the Accounts Payable system.
• Invoice creation in Great Plains for Training and Literacy programs.
• Liaison with CMHA Peel Dufferin Training and Literacy programs, ensuring invoices reflect services provided and agreed terms.
• Enforce all AP and AR related internal control of processes and procedures.
• Assist with various accounting duties to help ensure month end closes are completed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Must be able to work all 8 weeks consecutively
• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a University/College Business or Accounting related program
• Previous administrative experience, as well as experience working with Accounts Payable and Accounting experience is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of accounting software, preferably Great Plains.
• Strong computer skills – MS Word, Internet, Outlook and especially Excel.
• Some experience in Great Plains accounting software would be an asset.
• Keen attention to detail, professionalism and confidentiality in Finance and Payroll matters at all times.
• Demonstrated accountability with a strong work ethic is required.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to exercise independent discretion; strong awareness of confidentiality is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team, management and clients.
• Strong computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, database.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
• Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
• Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
• Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
• Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel within and around Peel Region as required.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities