ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Bredin Centre for Career Advancement is a non-for-profit, government-funded organization that provides responsive services that empower and connect people to fully contribute to our community through creative pathways to education and employment. It’s our client-first focus that creates a warm and welcoming environment.
This full-time, in-office role supports our Finance team with administrative and full-cycle accounting activities and contributes to the accuracy, efficiency, and organization of our general operations.
Key responsibilities include:
· Monitoring shared mailboxes, including responding to inquiries and following up on outstanding items
· Supporting month-end processes including year-end audit preparation activities
· Assisting with monthly program-level financial reporting and analysis
· Providing data entry and administrative support for payroll & HR processes and related documentation
· Coordinating IT‑related administrative tasks and tracking progress to completion
· Helping maintain organized, professional, and welcoming office environment
· Maintaining files, records, and documentation in an organized, audit‑ready manner
· Contributing to continuous improvement of administrative and finance processes
· Providing additional administrative and accounting support as required
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Shared Services, the ideal candidate will be highly organized and works best in a busy environment while managing multiple priorities. In addition to strong accounting and administrative acumen, the successful candidate will contribute positively to a collaborative and professional workplace culture.
Desired qualifications and attributes include:
· 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
· Post-secondary certificate in Accounting and/or Business Administration
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with QuickBooks or other accounting/ERP systems
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
· High level of discretion with confidential information
· Commitment to continuous learning, initiative and stewardship
· Approachable, self-aware and comfortable communicating internally and externally while maintaining a professional approach in both one-to-one and group settings
· Motivated self-starter who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
