Finance Clerk

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports
For more than90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope,and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children,youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering asense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link hasa community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisisteams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, andSkills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus onconnection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link foryouth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The FinanceClerk performs duties assigned that ensure the effective, efficient, andaccurate operation of the accounting department. Consistently ensuringaccounting department internal and external deadlines are met, policies are followedand assists in providing accounting and finance-related support to theAccounting Supervisor.

Support to Accounting Department

• Assists Accounts Payable - Processes invoices, creditnotes, cheque requisitions, mileage reimbursements, expense claims, and otherreimbursements;
• Calculates and records GST input tax credits for alldisbursements;
• Reconciles vendor statements upon receipt. Follows upwith the vendor if any discrepancies arise;
• Balances the accounts payable sub-ledger to thegeneral ledger;
• Engages in problem-solving with programs or vendors;
• Assists with monthly account reconciliations whenrequired;
• Assists with compiling documents for the annual audit;
• Prepares and posts journal entries as instructed bythe Accounting Supervisor or Manager, Accounting and Payroll.
• Enter data in various banks maintained by Link andhelp the accounting supervisor to reconcile banks on monthly basis.
• Assists Accounts Receivable with the inputting of bankdeposits into the Accounting System as backup when required
• Assists in preparing monthly invoices required for ourclient’s i.e. different agencies, government bodies etc. as backup whenrequired
• Assists with the preparation of program budgets byproviding information as identified;
• Assists with the preparation of the administrativebudget as it relates to costs of the accounting area;
• Assists with the development of procedures for andaccounts for special events as required;
• Distributes Purchase Order sheets to Programs andtracks the P.O. Number and Program it was issued to in an Excel sheet;
• Provides vacation coverage support for accountingstaff
• Completes year end sorting and filing of documents forstorage purposes.

Audit Preparation

• Ensure that all documentation is organized andreadily available.
• Create working papers on monthly basis foraccount reconciliations for the auditors related to balance sheet accountsassigned related accounts on Sage 300.

Visa Credit Card (as Backup)

• Review and process credit card reports daily.
• Send out a weekly statement to visa card holders;
• Prepares and posts all journal entries related tocredit card purchases;
• Reconciles credit card expense reports to monthlyvisa statements & create balance sheet related working papers onMonthly basis;
• Prepares journal entries related to bank entries.

Education(Degree/Diploma/Certificate)/Experience

• Twoyears relevant experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Post-secondaryeducation in Accounting and/or Finance
• Understandingof accounting principals.
• Computerexperience in accounting software (Sage 300), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experiencein accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Experiencein PJC modules.
• SatisfactoryCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child AbuseRegistry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear AdultAbuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months or willing toobtain.

Conditions ofEmployment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with VulnerableSector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contactchecks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all completed within the last three months.
• Travel throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba isrequired.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and access toa personal vehicle are preferred.
• Alternate transportation methods will be considered.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, includinglifting, moving, organizing, and sorting household items as required.

Accommodationsare available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you arecontacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you arewelcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All informationreceived regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Positionstatus: Full-TimeTerm Position - 70 hours biweekly

Hours of work: Occasional overtime may berequired based on organizational needs

Union: No

PostingEnd Date: Openuntil filled
Site: The Link: Youth and FamilySupports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue;in community
Salary Range: $ $20.00to $22.00 per hour. Dependent on qualifications

TheLink is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visibleminorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link iscommitted to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank allapplicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will becontacted.