Bookkeeper

PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY

10 TRINITY SQUARE, TORONTO, M5G1B1

The Church of the Holy Trinity is an Anglican parish in downtown Toronto with a history of social justice work and advocacy since 1847. We are a community of people who express Christian faith through lives of integrity, justice, and compassion. We foster lay leadership, include the doubter and marginalized, and challenge oppression wherever it may be found.

Our buildings are used by a variety of individuals and organizations. Our staff are compassionate, flexible and able to respond to a variety of circumstances.

JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper part-time contract

PURPOSE: The part-time Finance Assistant (Bookkeeper) will work closely with the Parish Administrator and the Treasurer to ensure financial transactions are entered accurately in the Church’s Sage 50 accounting system and the semi-monthly payroll is processed accurately in the Payworks payroll system.

POSITION TYPE:

Part-time hybrid position with both office and remote work

8 hours per week with additional hours during the year-end audit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Do all work with a high degree of accuracy and limited supports

Accurately enter receipts and payments on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy of data and record credit card transactions in Sage 50 on a monthly basis. Enter donations in CiviCRM, our in-house donation system and reconcile to Sage 50 on a monthly basis.

Maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper supporting documentation for all transactions.

Prepare bank deposits with accurate Sage 50 coding and deposit at the bank.

Process semi-monthly payroll in Payworks to ensure accurate payment to employees, assist with payroll system administration, and prepare payroll journal entries for Sage 50.

Prepare monthly adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations that are part of the month-end close. Perform year-end reconciliations, prepare audit working papers, and respond to requests from external auditors during annual audit.

Prepare monthly financial reports for distribution internally and prepare reports to the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, as required.

Prepare and file external documents with WSIB and CRA

Assist Parish Administrator with other administrative tasks.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Attention to detail. Keeps track of and prioritizes important details so that they

don’t slip through the cracks with a commitment to accuracy in data.

Calm under pressure. Demonstrates composure in stressful situations.

Communication skills. Speak, listen, and write in a clear, confident, respectful,

thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication

tools and techniques.

Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of staff, Vestry Executive, volunteers and donors

Team player. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of one to three years of accounting and administrative experience, preferably in a church or non-profit organisation.

Post-secondary education in bookkeeping/accounting.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of basic accounting practices and principles.

Proficiency with Sage 50 accounting software.

Proficient in MS Office applications with intermediate MS Excel skills.

Experience with external payroll processing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

8 hours per week with additional hours during year-end audit

Computer and work space provided in a shared office space

Supervision and support provided by a full-time staff member and volunteer treasurer

Some work may be done remotely

COMPENSATION:

Rate of pay is $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience

The Church of the Holy Trinity welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant would need to complete a police background check. Please note that applicants with a criminal record are not automatically excluded from this position.

Visit www.holytrinity.to for full job description and application process.