Would you like to be part of a team working in a pleasant office providing accounting and administrative support to our senior financial team?   If so, the Congregation of Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland has a permanent part-time position available for the right candidate at the Administration Office.  This 24 hour per week position has the possibility of becoming fulltime.

The Sisters of Mercy have a long history of service to our Province, in areas such as education, health care, youth ministry, prison ministry, social justice, and ecology.   We offer an excellent work environment, where you are valued as part of our team.  For more information about the Congregation go to: http://www.sistersofmercynf.org/

The position of Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Finance and provides support for the finance team.  The successful candidate would be responsible for utilizing his/her computer skills to assist with general accounting activities.   The successful candidate would also be expected to assist with general office administrative and receptionist duties.  Duties include data entry, account reconciliation, filing, answering phones and other accounting and office administration duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a two year post-secondary education business administration program specializing in accounting
Three to five years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in the use of ACCPAC – SAGE 300ERP computer program for accounting would be  considered a definite asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Dependency and reliability
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

The successful candidate must provide a Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the RNC as well as medical verification of the ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package, including group insurance and RRSP plan.  The starting salary for the successful candidate ranges from $15.75 to $16.00 per hour.

Apply
Apply electronically to: humanresources@sistersofmercynf.org.

Please quote competition number ACAA1015-CB when applying.

We thank all who apply. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland is an equal opportunity employer.