Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley in Eastern Ontario and stretches from the outskirts of Canada's capital. The district covers an area that reaches to Deep River in the northwest, Arnprior in the east and the edges of Algonquin Park in the south.

We educate 9,400 students in 28 schools and are the third largest employer in Renfrew County.  At the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), we celebrate the unique contributions of each individual. We cultivate an environment that values imagination and innovation. We guide and support our students as they consider the evolving opportunities of the 21st century and discover their own pathways to success.  As a member of the RCDSB team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

The Renfrew County District School Board is currently recruiting for a temporary Finance Assistant. This position is full-time, working 35 hours per week, 12 months of the year. This role is available immediately and until July 4, 2025 or the return of the incumbent.

The Finance Assistant will provide support and assistance to the finance department. This position will assist with benefit trust administration and will assist with reports for budget preparation and financial analysis including salaries and benefits.

• University degree in business with accounting; or
• Post-secondary diploma in business, accounting and/or other related field acceptable to the board.

Experience & Skills:

• One year of related experience in finance; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered;
• Experience managing group benefit plans;
• Comprehensively use software including spreadsheet, HRIS, financial systems, word processing, electronic mail, and calendars;
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• Demonstrate integrity, initiative and enthusiasm in achieving results;
• Make appropriate, realistic and timely decisions based on consideration of facts and alternatives;
• Aligned with the board’s guiding principles, goals and values;
• Ability to use discretion, tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential issues;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills with particular attention to detail;
• Ability to adapt to changes in process, systems and organizational structures.

Closing: May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm

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Hiring will follow the requirements outlined in RCDSB administrative procedures.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, one-page concise resume and references that may be contacted.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All other applicants are thanked for their interest.

All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of a current vulnerable sector screening and educational qualifications acceptable to the district.

The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring a Code-protected accommodation are encouraged to advise human resources (hrdept@rcdsb.on.ca) throughout any stage of the recruitment process.