Position: Finance Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - Administrative Office is located in Peterborough, Ontario.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Starting Rate of Pay: $27.90 - $30 per hour
Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025
Please apply by August 11, 2025
About Us:
Compass Early Learning and Care (CELC) has been in operation since 1981 and is one of the largest not-for-profit child care organizations serving East-Central Ontario. With over 700 Staff and 50 Home Child Care providers, we offer 42 high-quality licensed childcare centers and over 50 licensed homes serving over 4,000 families
For over forty years, Compass ELC has been dedicated to early learning and child care. We believe in creating nurturing environments that celebrate children's curiosity and whole selves. Our organization fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting children and families in our community.
About the role:
At Compass ELC you will work as a Financial Coordinator alongside some of the most
passionate, caring, and dedicated educators in the industry. You will spend your time coordinating different accounting and administrative functions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable. You will support the evolution of best financial practices in line with organizational values and engage with program administration leads and other team members. You will model and cultivate a practice of equity, striving for a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.
This role is a hybrid role for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Your schedule will be co-created alongside the finance team.
Some accountabilities associated with the role include:
Coordinating Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Supporting purchasing for Programs
Building relationships with program administration leads and fellow co-workers
Supporting with data entry of accounting records
Using Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
Working collaboratively with the finance team and Administrative leads.
CELC Benefits:
Competitive wages (Living wage employer)
Mandatory Defined Benefit Pension Plan - 3% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
Health and dental benefits, paramedical coverage, and EFAP (Sparrow)
Health Savings Account (HSA)- $500.00 per year
Professional Development Opportunities (internal and External) (12 hours per compensated in time in lieu, if completed outside work hours)
Reduced Child Care Expenses (20% discount)
Designation Memberships paid
Paid Time Off - starting at 4% vacation accrued annually on hours worked and 4% personal sick time accrued annually on hours worked
Permanent staff have the option to purchase additional vacation up to a maximum of 4 weeks.
About you:
You are looking for a workplace that values a culture of collective intelligence, lifelong learning, equal worth, and a sense of community. You are passionate about early learning and care and have a passion for financial stewardship.
You have strong organizational skills and have the ability to prioritize and take initiative.
Experience:
1-year administrative experience (Preferred)
1-2 years of experience working in accounting (Preferred)
Education and Certifications:
College Certificate in Administration or Accounting (preferred)
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Bamboo Careers Page.
Inclusivity and Accessibility:
To address issues of systemic inequity within our communities, we strongly encourage individuals from communities and groups that have historically been disadvantaged and/or marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of Canada, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as women and/or gender diverse, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and persons with lived or living experience of homelessness to apply.
We are committed to reducing barriers to employment, providing accommodations upon request, and ensuring an accessible interview process. We encourage you to bring your true or whole self and way of being to the interview process. For assistance, please contact our Human Relations – Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator at 705-749-3488 ext. 217, rheath@compasselc.com, or careers@compasselc.com.
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Come Work with Compass ELC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhfhVKNuGs
