Finance Assistant - Jobs in Saint John, NB

Job Description

Title: Finance AssistantLocation: Saint John, NB, CanadaType of Contract: Temporary Full timeSalary range : $31,110 - $38,887An iconic brand and one of the most inspirational not-for-profit organization on this planet – The Canadian Red Cross (CRC), is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Financial Shared Services team.You want to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network You have a passion for helping others, and want to work with other dedicated individuals By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization that makes a huge difference in the lives of Canadians here at home and abroad. What are you waiting forAt the Canadian Red Cross, we help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, and inclusive work environment where people with all abilities, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations can reach their full potential. All qualified persons, particularly Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, women, veterans, and others who share our values and contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace are encouraged to apply.As a Finance Assistant, you will collaborate with the Supervisor, Financial Shared Services or their designate, to provide administrative, filing, retrieval and mail distribution support to the National Finance office in Saint John, NB.As a Finance Assistant, you will:Retrieves file support for internal and external use including audit using Microsoft Dynamics AX Accounts Payable module, NPC or Receipting filesEnsure that the Account Payable paper invoices are organised, files are reviewed , updated daily and complete all filing for various teams within Finance (A/R, A/P, Receipting).Manage Daily mail and courier distribution for the Saint John office.Note: Under normal circumstances, this responsibility should be completed before other tasks. Other staff require the distributed mail to be able to complete their work.Support various teams within Finance (A/R, A/P, Receipting) like filing documents, preparing customer statements, respond to customer queries and maintain good customer relationsLead Contact for Iron Mountain management, complete transmittal sheets, manage ordering supplies and maintain the storage of filesAdhere to practices outlined in the applicable provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the community.What we are looking for:Completion of 2 years of post-secondary education with a concentration in accounting, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Attention to detail as well as superior organization and time management skills.Demonstrated computer skills of MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Professionalism and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team and build positive relationships.Developed analytical, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.Experience with AX software is considered an asset.Fluency in both official languages would be considered an asset.A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required and a Current First Aid & CPR certification is required.Working Conditions:The work is performed in an office environment which is mostly clean and comfortable. There is some lifting in this position. The incumbent has no direct staff supervisory responsibility.Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the CRC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground)The Canadian Red Cross is an organization guided by our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please notify us as soon as possible. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.Quick Apply

• Terms & Conditions
• New Privacy
• Privacy Center
• Accessibility

For Job Seekers

• Browse Jobs
• Advanced Job Search
• Emplois Quebec

For Employers

• Post a Job

Stay Connected