1057 PFT Finance Support Representative

at  York Region Childrens Aid Society

FULL TIME PERMANENT

The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.
YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.
To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Finance Support Representative to support our Finance Team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Secondary School Diploma at minimum plus the completion of one year’s post-secondary education in business accounting or finance.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in business accounting or finance is an asset.
• 4 Years Experience in a Finance Department, focusing on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, along with other Finance-related tasks, considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Exceptional ability to utilize computerized systems whether gained through work experience or through the completion of a post-secondary degree in business accounting or finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Teams. Advance level expertise in Excel is an asset
• Understanding of internal accounting controls and best practices
• Ability to work independently, attend to numerous details under time constraint and yet still able to maintain personal composure and a high degree of accuracy on all the work performed
• Ability to manage urgent payment requests without compromising on internal control requirements
• A team-player with good analytical, stress management, and organizational skills with a positive approach to contributing to the team and the organization
• Sound communication skills both written and verbal using tact and professionalism
• Ability to perform job duties in a hybrid working environment.
• Bilingualism in French would be considered an asset
  PAY GRADE: Non Union- Pay Grade 4 ($62,997.37-$79,644.96)
  HOURS OF WORK 33.75 hours per week
  Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply no later than March 15, 2024 by 11:59PM.
  Internal Applicants: Please apply for this opportunity using your Agency ADP account.
  External Applicants Apply Here: Recruitment (adp.com) or www.yorkcas.org/careers/
  We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
  Employment at York Region Children’s Aid Society is conditional upon the verification of credentials, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check, and a class “G” driver’s license with daily access to an insured vehicle. York Region Children’s Aid Society works in a hybrid virtual and on-site working environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

York Region Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of the search process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identified from the following equity seeking groups; women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Responsible for processing and reconciling payables, bank related transactions and assist in financial analyses, as required. More specifically, the position provides customer service and involves the processing of payables and payments to service providers including resource parents and other vendors. The position routinely interacts with external vendors as well as internal stakeholders such as service supervisors and staff. The position contributes to the well-being of children and youth in care by ensuring accurate and timely processing to support the efficient operation of the Finance Department. Perform other duties as required