About the Role:
Cambridge Muslim Society is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Assistant to join our team.
The Accounting Assistant will work closely with the Senior Accountant and Office Manager to support financial data entry, receipt management, and reporting tasks, playing a key role in ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
Success in this role means maintaining organized financial records, communicating professionally with donors and parents, and contributing to the Society’s overall operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively work as part of a team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
- Enter and maintain financial data using Microsoft Excel and IRM, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Generate receipts and ensure they are properly assigned to the respective donors.
- Track and maintain records of receipts, invoices, and payments.
- Communicate with parents of students enrolled in learning programs to coordinate and collect fee payments.
- Generate student reports using Excel and monitor payment statuses.
- Assist in reconciliation processes and preparation of financial reports under the supervision of the Accountant.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Committee or Office Manager.
- Apply problem-solving skills to identify and address discrepancies in financial records or processes.
Qualifications:
- Ongoing / Graduate Advanced Diploma in Accounting is must.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Good communication skills to interact with team members and donors.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
- Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you currently pursuing or graduated in a Diploma / Degree Accounting program ?
Location:
- Cambridge, ON N1R 7H9 (required)
Work Location: In person
