Seasonal Finance and Admin Assistant

Karis Disability Services is committed to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self‑directed lives within their communities. Rooted in person‑directed care, we partner with the people we support to promote independence, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging. By joining Karis Disability Services, you become part of a compassionate, organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life, fostering connection, and delivering exceptional support every day. Our organization serves, employs, and supports people of all faiths while carrying out our Christian values, vision and mission. Learn more about Karis Disability Services at www.karis.org.
Full-Time, Temporary position for 8 weeks
Seasonal Finance and Administration Assistant
Temporary position for 8 weeks
(35 hours/week)
Waterloo, Ontario
The Seasonal Finance and Administration Assistant provides administrative support to the Finance Department. They will support a variety of roles in the Finance Department, assisting accounts payable and accounts receivable. They are also responsible for transactions coding and data entry related to finance.
Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing.
• Enter invoices, receipts, and expense claims into financial systems.
• Support monthly reconciliation of financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial documentation for program reporting or audits.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical financial files.
• Enter data, format and file documents.
• Update organizational databases and spreadsheets relating to finance.
• Provide clerical support for finance team.

Requirements

• Dependent on funding through the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs Program, the candidate will work 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. The successful candidate should be between the ages of 18 to 30 at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee, and be legally entitled to work in Canada as per the Canada Summer Jobs participant eligibility criteria.
• Currently or previously enrolled in a Business or Finance university/college course.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Attention to detail.

Why Should You Apply?

• Gain valuable experience in the field of Finance
• Competitive Wages
• Career Development and Training Opportunities

Application Deadline:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 8:30 am
*Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter containing a detailed summary of relevant qualifications and reasons for interest in this position.*
Expected Start Date: June 1, 2026
The successful candidate will be required to work onsite at our Waterloo Office.
Hourly rate: $17.60
*Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.*