Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Language: Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken
Background Check Requirement: criminal background check 

About the Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys keeping processes organized and running smoothly? We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support a collaborative finance team within a national member-based organization. This role plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll administration, coordinating reporting activities, and helping ensure key finance processes are completed efficiently and accurately.

Working closely with finance leadership and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to budgeting, audits, committee administration, and employee record management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a blend of financial administration and operational coordination while working in a people-focused environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and service excellence.

What’s In It for You
• Join a collaborative and supportive team where your contributions are valued and recognized
• Gain exposure to a broad range of finance functions, including payroll, budgeting, reporting, and audit support
• Work in an organization that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy opportunities to build your skills while working alongside experienced finance professionals
• Be part of a workplace that promotes teamwork, respect, and professional growth

Your Responsibilities
• You'll provide administrative and coordination support to finance leadership, including scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking
• You'll assist with bank and credit card reconciliations while maintaining supporting financial records and documentation
• You'll support payroll, leave, benefits, and pension administration by collecting, organizing, and verifying employee information
• You'll help coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial processes, including reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• You'll assist with budget preparation by maintaining templates, tracking submissions, and organizing supporting materials
• You'll coordinate logistics and documentation for Finance and Audit Committee meetings, including meeting packages and draft minutes
• You'll maintain confidential financial, employee, vendor, and committee records while ensuring compliance with established procedures

Skills and Qualifications
• 4 years of experience in financial administration, accounting support, full cycle payroll processing, office administration, or a related field
• College diploma or certificate in accounting, finance, business administration, office administration, or a related discipline
• Fluency in both English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, payroll administration support, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, document management, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing software, email, databases, and financial systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively both independently and within a team

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.