Accounting Clerk

About Art With a Heart Inc.

Art With a Heart is a community-based charity that empowers individuals through expressive arts. We create inclusive and supportive spaces where participants can grow, express themselves, and thrive creatively. Our summer programs provide a meaningful opportunity for young artists to explore their emotions, build friendships, and develop their confidence through art.

Position Overview

Art With a Heart is looking for a dedicated and organized Account Clerk to join our summer programming team for an 8-week contract. Reporting to the Recreation Programs Manager and Recreation Coordinator, this role plays a key part in supporting the operational and administrative functions of our summer programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records for summer programs and staff.
  • Process payroll for summer staff, ensuring all payments are made in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Track program-related expenses, ensuring all costs are documented and accounted for.
  • Manage invoices and process payments to vendors and contractors.
  • Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare financial reports, summaries, and budget updates for the leadership team.
  • Assist with preparing year-end financial reports as necessary.
  • Work closely with the Accountant Assistant to ensure financial processes are efficient and accurate.
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure proper coding and allocation of expenses.
  • Ensure all financial records comply with organizational and legal standards.
  • Conduct regular audits of financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a non-profit or community organization setting.
  • Strong understanding of payroll processing and financial reporting.
  • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the leadership team and other departments.
  • Knowledge of financial policies and procedures in a non-profit setting is an asset.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a part of a supportive, passionate, and creative team.
  • Help bring joyful, meaningful summer programming to children and youth.
  • Build valuable leadership and organizational experience in a vibrant community setting.

Art With a Heart Inc. is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

This is a Government of Canada funded job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protections Act [S.C. 2001, c.27]; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-16

Please send resume via email to camps@artwithaheart.camp and include the job title in the subject line.