Administrative Technician - Accounting

Have you recently considered your career and would like to work in an environment where financial decisions take into account the human aspect? You are looking for a humane and respectful environment, a stable and dedicated team, collaboration, good working conditions as well as stability and job security... if so, this 4-day (28 hours) per week position could suit and meet your needs!

The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM), active in North and South America, and in Africa, is an international Catholic religious institute founded in 1843, with its international headquarters located in Longueuil, Quebec. The mission of the SNJM is to promote the full development of the human person through education, social justice, contemplation and the arts. The Congregation is looking for an administration technician, specialized in accounting, for a part-time position within its finance department. Under the direction of the General Manager and the supervision of the Finance Manager, you will provide accounting and administrative support, and collaborate with other members of the administrative staff.

We offer competitive employment conditions that stand out from the market such as:

• Salary range between $27 and $33 per hour, depending on the experience of the selected person.
• Annual salary increases taking into consideration the cost of living index.
• 10 days of personal leave (sickness or work-life balance), paid-out if not used.
• 2 days off at Easter, Christmas and New Year's Day.
• All statutory holidays honoured (Loi des normes du travail).
• Employer contribution of 8% to the employee's pension fund.
• Group insurance (including life, medical, drug, dental, travel and long-term disability insurance coverage, in addition to an Assistance Program for employees and their families).
• Free parking.
• Proximity to Longueuil metro and bus network.

Overview of responsibilities:

• Record and deposit checks;
• Reconcile credit card accounts – prepare expense reports;
• Prepare DAS reports and their payments;
• Make GST/TVQ and end-of-year declarations;
• Reconcile and monitor various small service accounts;
• Prepare demographic statistical reports in collaboration with the archives department;
• Prepare receipts and thank you letters to donors;
• Answer phone and redirect calls;
• Update various data lists;
• Deliver incoming mail;
• Manage and order office supplies;
• Perform any other task assigned by the employer.

Preconditions:

• DEC or AEC in administration or applied accounting;
• Minimum experience of three (3) years in a similar position (Experience in a religious institution or with a charitable or non-profit organization is an asset).

Skills and qualities required:

• Very good knowledge of Acomba software and the Microsoft Office suite;
• Knowledge of charity accounting;
• Good command of spoken and written French, ability to express oneself in English;
• Ability to organize and prioritize and multitask;
• Efficiency and attention to detail;
• Absolute discretion and tact in the handling of confidential information;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Punctuality and compliance with deadlines;
• Autonomy, resourcefulness, flexibility;

Position status:

Part-time position – 28 hours, 4 days per week.

Face-to-face position that requires in-person presence in the workplace.

Apply by email by sending your resumé and cover letter no later than May 17, 2024 to Jean-François Ouellet: **.*******@*************.***

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.