Assistant Financial Analyst (Student)

The Diocesan Finance group handles all financial matters for the diocese. This includes accounting, payroll, budgeting, reporting, financial planning, financial policy, investments, trusts and insurance matters. It also supports and advises parishes/churches in financial matters as required.

The core of our Financial System is Sage 300, hosted in the Azure Cloud. This systems includes modules for the General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Payroll and Investment Management.

This role (supported with Canada Summer Job Grant funding) is targeted to assist in the Finance team and support the development of additional analysis and reporting as we evolve our financial processes, tools, systems and policies.

Duties and responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Analyst shall include:

Assist with various accounting process and reporting tasks on a weekly/monthly basis
Assist in various departmental projects, including data mapping, and validation support
Assist in development of new analytics reports
Assist with preparation, maintenance and supporting documentation for reports, analysis and process documentation
Provide continuity by providing cross training at the end of the assignments

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

High School graduate. Prefer Enrolled in Bachelor’s Business degree, Community College Business/Accounting Program or equivalent experience
Client Service focus and skills (Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving)
Sage Accounting experience an asset
Financial/Accounting Literacy
Analytical thinking
Able to develop and adapt financial models and reports
Organized and self motivated
Computer applications & equipment: SharePoint; MS Excel; MS Word; MS Office;

Working conditions

Office environment
Non-profit, faith based organization
Protocols in place for COVID-1+
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

Physical requirements

Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Long periods of being seated (desk)
Bending, crouching, kneeling

This position is partially funded by the Government of Canada Summer Student Grant program. Applicants must be eligible under this program

The Anglican Diocese of Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, The Anglican Diocese of Ontario will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

The Anglican Diocese of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, The Anglican Diocese of Ontario will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.

The Anglican Diocese of Ontario seeks to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of historically disadvantaged groups (i.e., members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and aboriginal peoples

The Anglican Diocese of Ontario strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, The Anglican Diocese of Ontario will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Student jobs program. To be eligible under this program applicants must be 15-30 years of age and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection as been confirmed and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person