Accounting Assistant

Global Talent Alliance, Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Ottawa seeks a part-time Accounting Assistant. The role involves maintaining the accounting filing system, performing bookkeeping, and preparing annual audits. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a relevant college diploma and have experience in a not-for-profit environment. Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Simply Accounting or SAGE are essential for success in this position. This role offers an hourly salary of $25.00 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or College Diploma in Accounting.
• Previous bookkeeping experience in a not-for-profit/charitable environment.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounting filing system.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties including data entry and accounts payables.
• Prepare the Annual Charity Return and maintain subsidiary ledgers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze transactions

Adaptability

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

College Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Simply Accounting

SAGE

Job description

Job Type: Part-time (21 hours/week), in-office position, May 2024 March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension

Reports to: Finance Manager

Salary: $25.00/hour. Plus a comprehensive benefits package

About IWSO

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is a community-based agency serving immigrant women. IWSO’s mandate is to:

• Empower immigrant and racialized women to participate in the elimination of all forms of abuse against women and their children.
• Provide culturally responsive services to facilitate immigrant womens access to community and mainstream services.
• Deliver programs to assist immigrant women in their journey to attain their full potential.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounting filing system.
• General bookkeeping duties including data entry, accounts payables, accounts receivables, cheque preparation, invoice review, and preparation.
• Maintain/update the subsidiary ledgers for prepaid expenses and processing the payroll (as deemed necessary).
• Record the transactions to Simply Accounting. Prepare the annual audit requirements.
• Prepare the semi-annual application for GST/HST PSB.
• Prepare the Annual Charity Return and the required subsidiary ledgers related to its preparation.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Finance Manager or by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or College Diploma in Accounting.
• Previous bookkeeping experience in a not-for-profit/charitable status organization environment.
• Ability to analyze transactions.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and adapt to a fast-paced changing environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly, self‑motivate while working independently and/or collaborating as part of a team.
• Proficient in using Simply Accounting or SAGE and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in English.

Application Process

Search Committee: Accounting Assistant Position, Immigrant Women Services Ottawa. Email: [e-mail]

IWSO welcomes and encourages applications from members of equity‑seeking groups, including but not limited to, candidates who are racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates with the minimum qualifications will be contacted and considered for an interview.