Finance Assistant (casual)

Finance Assistant

Regional Office, Berwick

Casual position effective immediately

Hours of work: as needed basis

Education Entities Non-Union Compensation Framework, Band 2

Salary $40,877-$51,097 annually (pro-rated for term of employment and depending on qualifications and experience)

Reporting to the Coordinator of Financial Services, the casual Finance Assistant’s role is focused on the Accounts Payable function and supporting Pre-Primary Program. The casual Finance Assistant will have proven communication, collaborative and organizational abilities. The position requires confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills. The applicant must be able to work independently and accurately while on a flexible schedule. 

 Specifically, this position has the following preferred requirements:

• One year secretarial/clerical training at a Community College or equivalent is required. 
• Formal accounting training at a Community College or equivalent is required.
• Accounting experience and/or training using a computer accounting package would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders of the organization.
• A working knowledge of computers with experience using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet including e-mail, and SAP.
• Ability to organize and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Accurate typing and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with office procedures and equipment.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone answering skills.
• Ability to work amicably with a large number of people.

Details regarding the specific responsibilities relating to this position may be obtained by contacting the immediate supervisor, Marian Campbell, Coordinator of Financial Services (902-538-4633). 

The successful applicant will be required to provide Criminal Record Check and a completed Child Abuse Registry.  Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.  

All applications will be considered in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees Policy: 

• This position is first available to current “Non-Union” employees of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education.
• Second, this position is available to Employment Equity external candidates.
• Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates who are not members of the identified peoples will be considered for this position.

Please include the name of three work-related references with email address, telephone numbers, one of the references shall be your most recent immediate supervisor.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.