Catholic Cemeteries Mgmt.
Administrative and Accounting Assistant
(Maternity Leave Coverage)
The Catholic Cemeteries Mgmt. is seeking a welcoming, organized, and dependable individual to join our team as a Temporary Administrative and Accounting Assistant.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position supports the day-to-day operations of Assumption Cemetery and St. Mary’s Cemetery, including but not limited to receptionist duties, customer service, sales support, and bookkeeping duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative office duties such as reception, filing, correspondence, answering the telephone, ordering of office supplies, and other duties as assigned.
- Bookkeeping duties such as, customer invoicing & payment processing, vendor cheque run, various account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance of SAGE data, and other duties as assigned.
- Assists in enhancing the customer care offered by the cemetery, maintaining accurate and detailed records regarding maps, reports, and inventory.
- Assists in a sales support function. Providing basic information to families and facilitates sales when the Operations Manager is not available.
Requirements
· Minimum of two (2) years of administrative assistant experience.
· Minimum of two (2) years of bookkeeping experience and full-cycle accounting understanding is an asset.
· Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Ability to learn other programs such as, SAGE and Payworks.
Qualifications
· Excellent communication skills along with a proven track record in building rapport and maintaining relationships.
· Able to work collaboratively with the Archdiocesan office, clergy, staff, parish offices and the public.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team environment, self-motivate, take initiative, and multi-task.
· Personal qualities of integrity and credibility are important.
· Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are important.
· Experience in the bereavement or funeral industry would be considered an asset.
· Knowledge of Catholic burial rights and traditions would be considered an asset.
Compensation and Benefits:
· Employment Type: Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage), full-time.
· Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; with one-hour unpaid lunch.
· Salary: competitive salary based on experience and education
· Free on-site parking
· The administrative office is in a Mausoleum.
· Supportive and collaborative workplace culture with a strong sense of mission.
To Apply:
The candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Assumption Cemetery’s Administrative Assistant.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Accommodation is available upon request during the recruitment process.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
