Employment Opportunity: Accounting Assistant
About SOI Foundation
The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing polar expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and action more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctic, and places in between, the SOI Foundation inspires new perspectives, ideas, connections and collaborative solutions for a nature-positive world. The outcome is a global network that takes action and contributes to building healthy communities and a sustainable future for people and our planet.
Position Summary
SOI is looking for an Accounting Assistant to provide support to the Finance Manager two to three days per week. Our ideal candidate has the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and is self-motivated. This opportunity will include accounts payable & receivable, timesheets, bank deposits, reconciliations, etc.
The position will be paid based on experience and qualifications. Location is based at the SOI Foundation office in Gatineau, QC (in the Ottawa area). The Accounting Assistant will report to the Finance Manager.
Hours: 8 hours per day, 3 to 4 days per week (may be flexible or increased)
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Entering payables and receivables in Quickbooks Desktop
- Assist the Finance Manager with keeping data entry up to date
- Working with excel spreadsheets and timesheets
- Compiling and inputting data for funding reports
- Reconciling credit card statements and other tasks as needed
Character profile & key competencies
- 2 to 5 years of Accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel & Word
- Experience with Quickbooks is an asset
- Bilingualism (Spoken and written) is an asset
- Self-starter demonstrating a strong capacity to work independently and collaboratively;
- A quick learner
- Organized and efficient multi-tasker with great attention to detail;
- Outgoing, positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
Eligibility
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada. We thank all applicants for their applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Process
SOI offers a dynamic environment, an exciting international network of alumni, a strong partnership network and state-of-the-art education programs.
To apply for this exciting position, please email your resume and cover letter to finance@soifoundation.org.
SOI is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion among its staff and programs and invites all qualified applicants to submit a resume and cover letter.
Thank you so much for your interest in the SOI Foundation!