Finance Clerk

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Finance Clerk managing accounts payable, producer funding, memberships, and audit support. Supporting OSCIA’s financial operations serving rural Ontario and Ontario agriculture.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeGuelph • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$52,750 - CA$61,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting, including accounts payable processing, reconciliation, and compliance with Canadian GAAP. Proficient in Sage Accounting and advanced Microsoft Excel, with strong organizational and analytical skills to manage financial documentation and support audits.

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Financial AccountingSage AccountingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelCanadian GAAPAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable ProcessingReconciliationInvoicingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceFinancial Documentation PreparationBudget ReportingEFT Payment ProcessingJournal EntriesAudit SupportFund Accounting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingConfidentialityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingValid Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Financial ControlsNon-Profit AccountingAudit-Readiness StandardsInternal Control ProceduresFinancial Tracking Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process accounts payable
Coordinate receipt collection for corporate Visa purchases and allocate expenditures
Prepare and process producer payments for program assistance funding
Reconcile payments and assist with claim review when needed
Assist with general ledger account details
Process monthly online membership and events EFT payments
Process invoicing as needed
Assist with program budget reports
Support AP and program assistance funding documentation for internal audits
Provide external audit support as requested
Enter EFT information accurately into the internal producer claim database
Maintain confidential files and records
Cross-train on payroll, per-diem payments, records of employment, and administration billing
Maintain organized electronic and paper financial documentation
Ensure documentation meets audit-readiness standards and internal control procedures
Collaborate with finance leadership and auditors during reviews, supplying information and reconciliations
Assist with bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, month-end and year-end closing, payroll support, benefits reconciliations, funding review, communication allowance reports, and financial software implementations or upgrades
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of recent work experience in financial accounting
General knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficiency in Sage Accounting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and fund accounting for non-profits
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Skilled in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial documentation
Ability to develop and maintain organized financial tracking tools
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Ability to adapt to evolving systems, processes, and priorities
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transportation
Dependable, high-speed internet connection for virtual meetings and online collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model combining remote and in-office work
Competitive compensation package
Professional development and personal growth environment
Home office setting with dependable, high-speed internet connection
Equal opportunity employer
Accessibility accommodations available during recruitment
Occasional schedule flexibility for meetings, events, or organizational needs