Part-Time Accounting / Administrative Assistant

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Administrative
Performs general office duties such as answers and screens telephone calls; photocopies and distributes materials and sends and receives fax/email material as requested; Drafts and types correspondences or generates reports.
Maintains databases (e.g., employee/volunteer information, contact lists, inventory, hours worked).
Assists with managing Church Social Media pages
Assists with all paperwork for various projects and processes (e.g., community service orders, ministry unit annual reviews).
Places all stationary supplies and maintains adequate office supplies and other supplies as needed. Will arrange for maintenance of office equipment.
Participates in Christmas fundraising, including Kettle campaign, counting Kettle funds, and other related tasks.
Involvement and assistance with Corps/ community special events throughout the year.
Liaise with community, department managers, Corps Officers, Divisional Headquarters and Territorial Headquarters as required.
Community

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY
~ Financial And Materials Management
Codes approved invoices and forwards to accounting for processing
Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities – some evening hours may be required or acceptable.
Additional hours may be required during the Christmas season and may be required at fiscal year-end.
Occasional travel may be required for training purposes.
Completed two (2) years of Community College, i.e. graduate of a post-secondary program in business, finance or business administration.
Minimum of three (3) years of prior related experience in non-profit, fund and branch accounting, bookkeeping, administrative/secretarial and accounting software experience.
Strong administrative skills and proficiency with computers and databases, (particularly Excel, Word and Internet, familiar with Office 365).
Knowledge of Salvation Army systems (Business World and SAMIS) would be a definite asset.
Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
Valid Manitoba Class “5” Driver’s License required for use of Salvation Army program vehicle; The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
This is a part-time position
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.