Careers at Compass
Compass is a growing multisite church with locations in Orangeville, Shelburne and Grand Valley. Our vision is to be a church committed to the spiritual transformation of people, families, and communities.
Bookkeeper, Finance Coordinator
8 - 12 hours per week
The Bookkeeper will play a vital role in supporting the ministry of Compass Community Church by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. Working closely with the staff team, the Bookkeeper will ensure excellence in accounting practices and accurate record keeping. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, organized, and trustworthy, with strong financial literacy and the ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities. This is currently an 8–12 hour per week position with openness to on-site and remote work.
BOOKKEEPER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in bookkeeping
Proficient in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll (with emphasis on AP/Payroll)
Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial transactions, and numerical accuracy
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including accurate data entry
Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain financial data clearly
Proficient written and oral English skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with CRA and ESA regulations.
Record and process accounts payable to ensure all bills are coded correctly and paid on time.
Manage and reconcile credit card transactions.
Reconcile accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and monthly vendor statements.
Post and maintain journal entries.
Prepare and review month-end financial reports, including reconciliations and summaries, and assist with year-end preparation.
Coordinate with external auditors by preparing annual audit files and responding to audit questions to support financial statement preparation for AGMs.
Prepare and file required remittances, including HST and workers’ compensation.
Support the staff team by responding to finance-related questions, providing guidance, and managing bookkeeping correspondence and documentation.
Participate in monthly all-staff meetings and contribute to a collaborative, dynamic team culture.
Proficient in QuickBooks
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficient in payroll programs (we will train on ours)
Proficient in using online banking systems
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
If you have questions, or to apply,
please send a cover letter and resume to search@thisiscompass.com.
Graphic Designer, Communications Coordinator
40 hours per week
The Graphic Designer, Communications Coordinator is responsible for leading and overseeing all graphic design for print and digital applications, social media and website management, and content for weekly newsletters, emails, and internal applications. Experience in photography, media and production is an asset. They will provide oversight and management of the Compass Communications strategy both internally and externally. This position will take a leadership role in meeting the communications and marketing needs of Compass and its associated sites and ministries. This high capacity and forward-thinking leader will become part of our staff team reporting to the Director of Worship and Creative Arts and is a member of the creative team. This is currently a 40 hour per week position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as lead for graphic and print design, as well as marketing, including, but not limited to: website and website management, creation and management of social media content, signage, posters, promotional cards and products, informational cards and resources for all ministry programs and church-wide communications at Compass.
Proofread with attention to detail.
Collaborate with ministry leaders to develop and shape a variety of high-quality content for web, print, social media, email with internal and marketing applications. Produce and distribute regular communications including the Sunday Talking Points, Compass News email and all special digital communication.
Champion all social media platforms to ensure a greater online presence and engagement. (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Develop, communicate and implement a social media strategy, in collaboration with ministry staff and the creative team.
Develop and maintain a social media calendar, organize and schedule weekly posts.
Maintain and expand the brand kit of Compass as trends shift.
Maintain and implement a church-wide communications calendar in partnership with creative and administrative teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the recruitment, training, coaching and scheduling of all communications volunteers and staff, providing resources, cultivating, and encouraging a creative community for those serving in Communications at Compass.
Assist Creative Team with set design as necessary.
Ensure all content adheres to copyright laws.
Photograph or arrange for photography for various church events for use in worship, media productions, and communications.
Recruit, and develop teams of photographers, graphic designers, writers, and other creatives in using their gifts to serve the church.
Responsible to maintain an archive of all photography and images.
Responsible for innovation and creation of Creative Team goals, strategy and timely completion of projects.
Attend all Creative Team meetings.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs, Canva, Squarespace.
Ability to create and send newsletters (MailChimp).
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Facebook.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
If you have questions, or to apply,
please send a cover letter and resume to search@thisiscompass.com.