Internship Opportunity

OPEN INTERNSHIPS

HR and Finance Assistant

Organization:
Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services
Industry:
Not-for-profit
Number of Positions:
1
Application Deadline:
Oct 13, 2023
Start Date:
Oct 23, 2023
End Date:
Apr 12, 2024
Division:
Location:
Toronto,ON

Job Description:

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (AAMHCS) is a Community Health Centre that aims to provide services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. The Centre envisions a future in which Toronto’s diverse communities achieve health with dignity.

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Human Resources and Finance Assistant provides support and work closely with members of HR and Finance Department.  The individual must have a strong belief in and be able to carry out responsibilities in accordance with the vision, mission and values of Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services. This position works both independently and collaboratively with staff, community partners and clients.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources:

  • Assist in supporting the day-to-day operations of current HR systems
  • Responsible for the creation, set up of new employee files as well as maintaining current personnel files
  • With supervision of the HR Associate, prepare job posting, employment offer, contract modification letters and employment letters
  • Support with new employees onboarding, HR orientation and ensure proper documentation on file
  • Support with the implementation process of the new HRMIS including extracting different report and verifying information
  • Support with creating, checking and maintaining timesheets
  • Other duties and responsibility as assigned by the HR Associate

Finance:

  • Process invoices, including non-insured invoices from labs and doctors, with precision and timeliness.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to verify and reconcile billing statements
  • Assist in preparing and processing payments, including checks and electronic transfers
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation
  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper allocation of funds and meeting cut-off timelines
  • Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed
  • Locate and organize receipts to match credit card transactions paid on a weekly basis
  • Handle, maintain records and posting of petty cash transactions
  • Record data on excel spreadsheet / calculate HST rebate according to budget information
  • Enter expenses into QuickBooks
  • Scan and file weekly credit card reconciliation
  • Ensure compliance with organization financial policies and procedures
  • Other related duties as required

Responsibilities:

 

Human Resources:

Assist in supporting the day-to-day operations of current HR systems
Responsible for the creation, set up of new employee files as well as maintaining current personnel files
With supervision of the HR Associate, prepare job posting, employment offer, contract modification letters and employment letters
Support with new employees onboarding, HR orientation and ensure proper documentation on file
Support with the implementation process of the new HRMIS including extracting different report and verifying information
Support with creating, checking and maintaining timesheets
Other duties and responsibility as assigned by the HR Associate

 

Finance:

Process invoices, including non-insured invoices from labs and doctors, with precision and timeliness.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to verify and reconcile billing statements
Assist in preparing and processing payments, including checks and electronic transfers
Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper allocation of funds and meeting cut-off timelines
Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed
Locate and organize receipts to match credit card transactions paid on a weekly basis
Handle, maintain records and posting of petty cash transactions
Record data on excel spreadsheet / calculate HST rebate according to budget information
Enter expenses into QuickBooks
Scan and file weekly credit card reconciliation
Ensure compliance with organization financial policies and procedures
Other related duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum College diploma in a relevant field or a combination of education and relevant work experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an office administration role
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, specially Excel, word and outlook
  • Demonstrated experience in invoice processing and general accounting knowledge is required
  • Experience working with a Human Resources Management System is an asset
  • Previous experience in an HR related role is an asset
  • Experience working in a community centre, health centre care environment is an asset
  • Good interpersonal skills with both clients and co-workers
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a team
  • Demonstrated knowledge of good customer service principles
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize work appropriately and to meet deadlines
  • Flexibility and ability to adopt to changes

Hours: 35 hours/per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and LGBTQ communities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.       

Employer Question 1:

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of this internship?

Employer Question 2:

How many years of experience do you have in invoice processing, entering expenses in QuickBooks, credit card reconciliation? Please specify each:

Employer Question 3:

Do you have any previous experience in an HR related role?

Employer Question 4:

What is your proficiency level using MS Office applications, specially Excel, word and outlook?