Bookkeeper

# Summary 

# About the organization 

Who we are: 

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-profit, community-governed health and social service agency that provides comprehensive primary care, health promotion and community development services. Working with partners to provide integrated health and wellness services for various communities throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive Rates
• Health Benefits – 100% premium pd,
• Pension Plan - HOOPP
• Generous paid time off
• Team Work
• Professional Development opportunities
• Work/Life Balance and Supportive Culture 

# About the position 

About the Role: 

The Bookkeeper supports the Director, Corporate Services by accurately processing and recording financial transactions in keeping with RCHS policies and procedures and within accepted accounting guidelines. 

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk
• Work in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health
• Incorporate and strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
• Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals
• Maintain competence and professional license to practice
• Support the student and volunteer placement programs
• Promote awareness of and participate in RCHS activities
• Contribute to the work by participating in meetings and committees
• Work both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by RCHS
• Contribute to RCHS’ practices of hiring, orienting, training and mentoring staff
• Contribute to the efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities
• Participate in efforts to enhance capacity through staff development
• Support and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

# Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in accounting, office administration or combination of education and experience
• Prior experience working in an accounting department 
• Knowledge of accounting software solutions   
• Competence with MS Office programs, and particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Experience with non-profit or government organizations an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong computer skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Time management, the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Good data entry skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team