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Job Opening: Accounting Assistant
Introduction
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston was established in 1826 and was the first and founding diocese in Ontario. Serving a Catholic population of 116,500, the Archdiocese covers a vast territory including the City of Kingston and extending westward to Trenton, eastward to Morrisburg, and northward to Carleton Place.
The years since 1826 have seen a great deal of change in the life of the church, from the level of the local parish and religious community to the institutions and programs of the Archdiocese. Going forward, the organizational effectiveness of the Archdiocese will be key to its continued development.
In support of this, the Archdiocese is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and dependable accounting assistant for the Pastoral Centre. Someone who will ensure that the Archdiocese’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively. This is a permanent role with a competitive compensation package.
Position: Accounting Assistant
Accountability: Reports to the Chancellor of Temporal Affairs and Director of Finance
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Major Responsibilities:
• A/R and A/P posting, deposit preparation, cheque preparation and invoicing in SAGE
300 accounting software
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation
• Banking
• Budget support, cash and overall financial position, charitable donation tracking and
receipting
• Financial statement preparation
• Payroll using EASYPAY software
• Mandatory government filing and reporting, including HST rebate, T3010, T4 and T4A, CEWS, EHT
• Annual audit preparation and support
• Overseeing of office supplies, equipment purchases and leases
Qualifications and Experience:• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting/bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of Sage 300 accounting software
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and remote meeting applications (ZOOM, MS Teams)
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to the charitable sector including employment standards, human rights, taxation, CPP, EI, health coverage, etc.
Personal Attributes:• Professional, confidant, and responsible and proactive individual
• Possesses business maturity
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A person of faith and familiarity with the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Kingston
How to Apply:
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Ken Hall at khall@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca by 3:00 pm Wednesday, August 24th, 2022.
Thank you for your interest. Only those applications selected for interview will be contacted.
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