ABOUT VPCH

Incorporated in 1974, Victoria Park Community Homes is one of the oldest and largest private non-profit housing corporations in the Province of Ontario. Our portfolio that we own and manage has grown to over 3,122 apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes located across Southern Ontario.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Victoria Park Community Homes is built on a strong foundation of teamwork, collaboration and entrepreneurship. It is this foundation that attracts and retains our passionate, dedicated workforce and fuels our competitive spirit and desire to be the affordable housing provider and manager of choice in the communities that we serve.

We have an immediate opening for a full time, temporary,

Finance and Procurement Assistant (3-month contract)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance and Procurement Assistant will support procurement activities and assist financial analysts with reports, reconciliations, and accounts receivable entries. This role also ensures invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner during monthly cheque runs, while providing ongoing support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Manager, Client Finances, in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

SALARY AND TOTAL REWARDS:

Salary: $18.75/hr for 35 hours per week (June to August)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Procurement Specialist with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities, supporting smooth processing and workflow efficiency
• Manages incoming purchase order requests as part of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, ensuring timely review, validation, and processing
• Ensures supplier invoices are accurately processed and paid on time during scheduled cheque runs in support of P2P workflows
• Assists with accounts receivables entries and related tracking activities to support overall financial and procurement process flow
• Assist CFO and Manager Client Finances with monthly reporting requirements
• Provide backup to the other Financial Analysts during vacations and temporary absences.
• Assist the other Financial Analysts and the CFO as required.
• Perform data entry as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled in Bachelor of Business Administration or Commerce, or equivalent work experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Windows 10, Word, Excel, & Yardi Property Management Systems.
• Proven understanding of financial statements, knowledge of financial analysis, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to self-review.
• Ability to adapt to versatile deliverables/analyses and demonstrate logic/reasoning.
• Exhibit strong time management skills, ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Desire to learn and be involved in a variety of ad-hoc projects and changing reporting needs.
• Possess the ability to take direction from several staff and set priorities accordingly.
• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information or responding to inquiries.
• Previous Housing or Non-Profit Accounting experience is considered an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be bondable and be prepared to execute a Bondability Affidavit.

• Position is based at the Head Office located at 155 Queen Street North, Hamilton.

• Regular hours of employment are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday with substantial work required outside of regular hours.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Considerable time in front of a computer screen, may be required.

• Successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory police background check.

Apply Now!

For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.vpch.com.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Tuesday, May 26that 4pm.

Victoria Park Community Homes will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants in employment opportunities with Victoria Park Community Homes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or placement agencies, thank you.