Finance Clerk

Finance Clerk

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is one of 34 public health units in Ontario. We serve the municipalities in Renfrew County and district which also include the City of Pembroke, the Township of South Algonquin and most of Algonquin Provincial Park.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Clerk, Corporate Services. This is a temporary, full-time position until December 14, 2024.

The position is responsible for verifying financial data and maintaining accurate financial records. This role will assist with verifying financial transactions and resolving accounting issues for accounts payable and receivables. This individual is part of the finance team.

Responsibilities include:

• Validates invoices and account codes
• Processes payments
• Generates and makes journal entries to the general ledger
• Creates accounts receivable invoices
• Calculate payroll remittances
• Tracks expense
• Provides data entry and updating of Excel spreadsheets and MS Word documents
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Provides other financial support functions, as required

• Post-secondary business or bookkeeping courses or a combination of related training and experience
• Intermediate software skills (Office 365 with a focus on Excel and Sage 300)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to new or changed assignments
• Proof that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Acceptable criminal reference check                                     
• Accurate with strong attention to detail
• A positive and energetic individual willing to be flexible

This position includes 4% vacation pay and 8.5% pay in lieu of benefits.

Imagine living in an outdoor adventure playground, surrounded by wide open spaces, pristine waterways, parks and trails with all the big-city amenities just a short drive away.

Please send your cover letter and resume, in MS Word or PDF format, stating Competition #FC 24-05.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. No telephone calls please.