Job Description

Job Summary

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,723.72 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person