Accounting Technician
About the role
Accounting Technician - Part-Time - 0.5 FTE – 6-month Contract
Location - Barrie
The Agency
We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, minorized racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse genders, gender expressions and sexual orientations.
If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process and thereafter.
The Job
We are recruiting for a temporary part-time Accounting Technician to work with our Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager. This individual will be responsible for the performance of a variety of duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, computer data input, and administering accounts for various Agency programs. They will be required to provides various accounting and financial functions within the Finance department in accordance with Society policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation. As well as performing related accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Broader Public Section rules. This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 5319.
Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited Community College specializing in Business Administration - Accounting discipline.
- A strong knowledge of the fundamentals of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Strong computer skills in software applications (Microsoft Office applications, database application (Curam) and accounting applications (Oracle).
- Experience assisting with financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing functions as well as annual audits and other reporting requirements.
- Experience with general ledger journals, reconciling accounts and credit cards.
- Experience preparing and/or receiving third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit or other forms of payment.
- Experience reconciling and processing mileage and other expenses for staff.
- Intermediate MS Excel proficiency required for this role (i.e., ability to work with pivot tables).
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in working on the Financial Management modules of CPIN would be a valued asset.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is a highly desired asset.
Compensation: The salary range will be $28,279.50 to $34,891.50 commensurate with experience.
Applications by: October 8, 2025
About Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions became a union of the Simcoe Children's Aid Society and Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka. The agencies continue to provide culturally appropriate, efficient and effective services in the areas of child protection and children's mental health across the regions of Simcoe and Muskoka.
Family Connexions believes that every child and youth thrives within a strong family and community. We promote, support and protect the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth. Our main areas of service are child protection and children's mental health.
Child Protection is focused on improving the health, well-being, education and safety of children and youth. We are one of Ontario's 44 Children's Aid Societies and Family and Children's Services that are mandated by the Ontario Government to protect children from harm.
Children's Mental Health provides assistance and support to children and youth experiencing mental health issues in the District of Muskoka. Children's Mental Health Ontario reports that 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth has a mental health problem. Left untreated, mental health disorders can impact a child's school performance, family and peer relationships.
Accounting Technician
About the role
Accounting Technician - Part-Time - 0.5 FTE – 6-month Contract
Location - Barrie
The Agency
We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, minorized racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse genders, gender expressions and sexual orientations.
If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process and thereafter.
The Job
We are recruiting for a temporary part-time Accounting Technician to work with our Finance Department. The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager. This individual will be responsible for the performance of a variety of duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, computer data input, and administering accounts for various Agency programs. They will be required to provides various accounting and financial functions within the Finance department in accordance with Society policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation. As well as performing related accounting functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Broader Public Section rules. This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 5319.
Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited Community College specializing in Business Administration - Accounting discipline.
- A strong knowledge of the fundamentals of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Strong computer skills in software applications (Microsoft Office applications, database application (Curam) and accounting applications (Oracle).
- Experience assisting with financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing functions as well as annual audits and other reporting requirements.
- Experience with general ledger journals, reconciling accounts and credit cards.
- Experience preparing and/or receiving third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit or other forms of payment.
- Experience reconciling and processing mileage and other expenses for staff.
- Intermediate MS Excel proficiency required for this role (i.e., ability to work with pivot tables).
- Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in working on the Financial Management modules of CPIN would be a valued asset.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is a highly desired asset.
Compensation: The salary range will be $28,279.50 to $34,891.50 commensurate with experience.
Applications by: October 8, 2025
About Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
On April 1, 2015, Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions became a union of the Simcoe Children's Aid Society and Family, Youth and Child Services of Muskoka. The agencies continue to provide culturally appropriate, efficient and effective services in the areas of child protection and children's mental health across the regions of Simcoe and Muskoka.
Family Connexions believes that every child and youth thrives within a strong family and community. We promote, support and protect the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth. Our main areas of service are child protection and children's mental health.
Child Protection is focused on improving the health, well-being, education and safety of children and youth. We are one of Ontario's 44 Children's Aid Societies and Family and Children's Services that are mandated by the Ontario Government to protect children from harm.
Children's Mental Health provides assistance and support to children and youth experiencing mental health issues in the District of Muskoka. Children's Mental Health Ontario reports that 1 in 5 Ontario children and youth has a mental health problem. Left untreated, mental health disorders can impact a child's school performance, family and peer relationships.