Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, with flexibility to work on-site as required
Language: English, fluent in both written and spoken communication
Duration: 18 to 20 week contract
Background Check Requirement: Required prior to start

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About the Opportunity
This contract Finance Assistant opportunity offers a meaningful chance to support an organization committed to equity, justice, and positive social impact across Canada. Working within the non-profit and public sector space, this role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and accountability in support of programs that make a real difference.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, you’ll collaborate closely with finance and administrative colleagues in a values-driven, mission-focused environment. Your work will directly support sound financial decision-making and smooth day-to-day operations, contributing to a workplace that values inclusion, collaboration, and shared purpose.

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What’s In It for You
You’ll gain hands-on exposure to investment accounting within a unionized, public-interest organization. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to apply your accounting expertise in a setting where your work supports meaningful outcomes. You’ll join a team that values professionalism, respect, and balance, while offering flexibility through a hybrid work environment.

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Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare and reconcile investment accounts, including cash and portfolio balances.

• In this role, you’ll input and maintain monthly investment trading transactions and continuity reports.

• You’ll manage general ledger postings, donation records, and financial data inputs.

• You’ll oversee accounts payable and receivable, including cheque processing and reconciliations.

• You’ll assist with bank and credit card reconciliations and support internal and external audits.

• You’ll contribute to quarterly and year-end financial and investment reporting.

• You’ll support administrative processes, including contract recordkeeping and office operations.

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Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in investment accounting and portfolio analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive workplaces.

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Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.