Accounting Administrative Clerk (Russian Speaking)

Jewish Family and Child Service; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Child Service is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with a focus on accounting support in North York, ON. You will resolve billing issues, manage correspondence, and help maintain client data and paperwork while assisting with meetings and general office tasks.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in an accounting-adjacent role, strong Excel skills, and fluent Russian (Hebrew/Polish/Yiddish a plus).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Office or Business Administration (preferred, not required)
• 1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally in a financial/accounting setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with database and accounting software is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Fluency in Russian is required; Hebrew, Polish, or Yiddish is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and independence
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

• Resolve vendor billing/payment issues (e.g., overcharges, HST errors, refunds)
• Manage promissory payment letters and invoice discrepancies
• Scan and upload documents into case management and accounting systems
• Collect and organize receipts and financial paperwork
• Follow up on uncashed checks and outstanding payments
• Maintain accurate client data in internal databases
• Support general office administration and record-keeping
• Assist with meeting coordination (agendas, minutes)
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and supply inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Requisition Number: ACCOU001127

Full-Time

Location: North York, ON M2R3V3, CAN

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve vendor billing/payment issues (e.g., overcharges, HST errors, refunds)


• Manage promissory payment letters and invoice discrepancies


• Scan and upload documents into case management and accounting systems


• Collect and organize receipts and financial paperwork


• Follow up on uncashed checks and outstanding payments


• Maintain accurate client data in internal databases


• Support general office administration and record-keeping


• Assist with meeting coordination (agendas, minutes)


• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and supply inventory


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Post-secondary education in Office or Business Administration (preferred, not required)


• 1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally in a financial/accounting setting


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel


• Experience with database and accounting software is an asset


• Strong attention to detail and organization


• Fluency in Russian is required; Hebrew, Polish, or Yiddish is an asset.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong problem-solving abilities and independence


• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively

Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associate's degree or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelor's degree or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Administrative experience, ideally in a financial/accounting setting