Job Description

JOB RE-POSTING #133

Position Title:

Accounting Clerk

Vacancies:

1

Workgroup:

Business Operations

Posting Date:

May 21 - 27, 2025

Status:

Part-time Contract

Start Date/ End Date:

Immediate - October 31, 2025

Hours:

21-hours per week

Salary Range:

$20.03 - $26.70 per hour

About CMHA Niagara

CMHA, Niagara is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting mental wellness and to improving the lives of people in its service area who have mental illness as well as their families. CMHA Niagara achieves its mission through a number of programs and services.

CMHA, Niagara is committed to a recovery philosophy which focuses on the potential for people with mental illness to lead full, productive and engaged lives in their communities. The Branch works in partnership with many others who share in the commitment to supporting the broad determinants of health.

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk assists in the day-to-day accounting activities for the agency and the preparation of financial reports as required by management, the Board, and funding agencies.

Job Functions

Use accounting system to enter transactions and verify entries; includes posting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and deposits to appropriate accounts for CHMA and for back office support agencies. Perform regular accounting functions including preparation of bank deposits and bi-weekly disbursement cheques, monthly office rental payments, flow through payments to partner agencies. Reconcile all applicable payable and receivables. Coordinate signing and distribution of all agency cheques. Assist Finance and Information Systems workgroup with month end reporting and reconciliations. Assists with the collection, collation and preparation of statistical performance indicators. Assist with analysis of statistical data. Other accounting, financial and administrative support as required to Agency and Board of Directors.

Job Requirements

Successful completion of a university undergraduate degree or community college diploma in Financial Accounting. 2 -3 years of employment experience in a relevant field including experience in not-for-profit setting. Canadian Payroll Association certifications or working toward CPA certifications is an asset. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office. Well-developed professional skills in written and verbal communication and organizational skills. Working knowledge of Human Resources and Payroll processing. Self-managed, demonstrated initiative, ability to productively multi-task and meet expected deadlines with desired results. Experience using GP Dynamics and Quadrant Workforce is advantageous. Certified in the following safety courses: Crisis Intervention (i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED, and Suicide Prevention (SafeTalk) would be considered an asset. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check). Access to a reliable personal vehicle. Current valid class 'G' driver's license. Bilingualism, particularly proficiency in French, would be considered a valuable asset.
CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Candidates with a multicultural and/or diverse background would be considered an asset.

CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the AODA section of our website at, www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format.

If you are interested in applying for this position, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is received by Human Resources no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 27, 2025.

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#133 Accounting Clerk

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Our Mission

Our purpose is to strengthen mental wellness in the Niagara community.

Our Vision

A Niagara where mental health is recognized, supported and optimized.

Our Values

Our core values will be embedded in everything we do. They will guide and define how we work with each other, our partners, and our clients and their supports, to enhance access to mental health and addictions supports in Niagara: adaptive, collaboration, ethics and integrity, people-centred, safety and belonging, social justice.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $20.03-$26.70 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Company events Employee assistance program On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated? Successful completion of a university undergraduate degree or community college diploma in Financial Accounting?
Experience:

Non-profit: 2 years (preferred) Financial Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Police Check (preferred) Current valid class 'G' driver's license (preferred) CPA (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-27