RETURN TO JOB BOARDAccounting Assistant
- Posted by: Diocese of Ontario
- Closing Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Start Date: May 1, 2026
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City:
Kingston, ON
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Rate of Pay:
Salary
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Rate of Pay Amount / Range:
$40,000 - $50,000
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Positions Available:
1
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Type:
Full Time
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Duration:
Permanent
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Avg. Hours/Week:
40
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Schedule:
Days
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Education:
College, University
The Anglican Diocese of Ontario oversees and supports Anglican churches across southeastern Ontario, providing spiritual leadership, administrative guidance, and resources for parish life. At the Diocese of Ontario, we value the contributions of all our employees and strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment, where together we can best assist the churches we serve.
The Diocese of Ontario is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario of the Anglican Church of Canada, itself a province of the Anglican Communion. The diocese is not coterminous with the Canadian civil Province of Ontario, but rather encompasses approximately 17,700 square kilometres of it, comprising the Counties of Prince Edward, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, and Leeds and Grenville. The diocese ministers to approximately 13,000 Anglicans in forty-two parishes.
Job Description:
We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our Finance Team. The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in the following:
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Assist the finance department with additional tasks as required
Job Duties:
- Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
- Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
- Check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
- Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
- Perform personal bookkeeping services.
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
Requirements and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and able to work independently, within a cooperative team environment. A diploma in finance or accounting would be beneficial, however a combination of work experience and post secondary education will be considered. New graduates are also encouraged to apply.
You will have demonstrated strong skills in accounting software (preferably Sage 300 experience),Quadient, Excel and Microsoft suite.
How to Apply:
Applications may be submitted by email to diocese@ontario.anglican.ca no later than April 15th, 2026.
We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview in the selection process will be contacted.
Perks & Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Dental care insurance coverage
- Advantageous pension plan
- Free parking (car or bicycle)
Application Instructions
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Anglican Diocese of Ontario oversees and supports Anglican churches across southeastern Ontario, providing spiritual leadership, administrative guidance, and resources for parish life. At the Diocese of Ontario, we value the contributions of all our employees and strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment, where together we can best assist the churches we serve.The Diocese of Ontario is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario of the Anglican Church of Canada, itself a province of the Anglican Communion. The diocese is not coterminous with the Canadian civil Province of Ontario, but rather encompasses approximately 17,700 square kilometres of it, comprising the Counties of Prince Edward, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, and Leeds and Grenville. The diocese ministers to approximately 13,000 Anglicans in forty-two parishes.