CWA Canada Financial Coordinator

CWA Canada • The Media Union; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent union organization based in Ottawa is seeking an experienced financial manager to handle accounts payable, payroll, and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will have over five years of experience and be proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks. This role includes preparing financial reports, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with CRA requirements. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered. Office presence is required four or five days a week.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• Expertise in payroll processing and administration.
• Strong understanding of CRA requirements and financial records.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial matters including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare financial reports and audits as needed.
• Administer payroll and benefits.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting software proficiency

Administrative skills

Payroll management

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Posting will be up from Dec 1, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be held in February 2026.

Specifics: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial matters including per capita payments related to members of union locals across Canada and administrative duties as assigned. Must have more than 5 years experience, and judgement to work alone.

Location: CWA Canada’s office in Ottawa four or five days a week.

Hiring date: March 2026.

General Functions:

Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bookkeeping and Administration

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable for national membership and the Ottawa office
• Budget allocation within the accounting system
• Maintaining general ledgers and accounts
• Administering bank statements and reconciliations.
• Maintaining internal accounting procedures and fund transfers
• Administering banking procedures (transfer of funds, credit card payments)
• Preparing ledger entries and reconciliations and reports
• Preparing financial reports/audits as needed
• Preparing digital and paper information storage systems
• Processing reimbursements to union volunteers for travel costs, etc.
• Managing payments to the international union and the collection system
• Familiar with Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, QuickBooks (payroll), accounting software (we use QuickBooks), various banking functions, CRA requirements, financial and administrative record keeping, Adobe Acrobat software, Online Banking functions

Payroll Administration

• Processing & managing payroll
• Administering benefits and benefit payments
• Processing payments for wage replacement
• Maintaining payroll deductions, including union dues
• Preparing tax payments and required governmental reporting
• Preparing payroll statements as required

General Administrative Duties

• As needed, including all administrative tasks

Salary/Benefits

Competitive compensation, pension, benefits