Finance Assistant

Job Posting

Finance Assistant

Remote – must live ABLE2’s Catchment Area: Ottawa, Prescott, Russell, Glengarry, Stormont, and Dundas

About the Organization:

ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities has been serving the Ottawa and Champlain region for 50 years. We believe in a community where everyone is seen as able, respected, and valued. Our programs and services empower people of all ages across the disability spectrum, and their families, to live meaningful lives as valued members of the community.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will perform an array of finance duties, including processing and tracking payments for fee-for-service programs, providing reports as required, and offering other financial support as needed. The Finance Assistant will work with a focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

The Finance Assistant will work with a focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, send, and follow up on invoices for fee-for-service programs.
• Take and track payments for all fee-for-service programs.
• Produce reports required for fee-for-service programs.
• Review and identify any discrepancies related to program staff expense claims, reporting to the Finance Officer.
• Provide backup to the Finance Officer.
• Work with the Finance Officer on improving control and financial processes and reporting as required.
• Assist the Finance Officer with the preparation of the yearly budget as required.
• Provide additional assistance with the yearly audit as required.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or the equivalent combination of a post-secondary accounting course and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an office environment with similar or related accounting responsibilities.
• Strong commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Belonging.
• Bilingual, English and French oral and written, would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and relevant accounting software.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and discretion relating to issues of concern to persons living with disabilities.

Position Details

• Full-time, 35 hours per week (remote).
• Salary Range: $41,416 – $49,182
• Be available to attend (occasional in-person/client meetings/events); mileage will be reimbursed as per ABLE2 policy.
• While this position is remote, candidates must reside within ABLE2’s catchment area: Ottawa, Prescott, Russell, Glengarry, Stormont, and Dundas.

ABLE2 offers:

• A welcoming, collaborative work environment.
• Paid closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Vacation entitlement of four (4) weeks annually for full-time employees, based on the calendar year (January–December). For part-time employees, vacation is prorated according to regular weekly hours. In the first year of employment, vacation is also prorated based on start date; full entitlement (prorated by FTE) begins each January thereafter.
• Competitive benefits package.

Commitment to Fair Hiring

ABLE2 is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen applications for qualifications and suitability. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to:

Heather Lacey

hlacey@able2.org

By February 27, 2026

A detailed job description is available upon request.

ABLE2 welcomes applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. We value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized and respected, and where every team member can contribute their talents.

While we appreciate all the responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Relocation funding is not available for this position.

For more information on ABLE2, please visit our website at www.able2.org