Our client, a mission-driven not-for-profit organization and one of the oldest in Canada, is seeking a talented Sr. Accountant to oversee our accounting operations and provide financial leadership in support of our community impact. Reporting to senior leadership, this role combines hands-on financial management with a strong focus on process improvement, compliance, and stewardship of resources.
The ideal candidate will be a CPA (or actively pursuing designation) with proven leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for contributing their expertise to a purpose-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger, sub-ledgers, trial balance, and perform detailed account reconciliations.
- Analyze general ledger activity supporting accurate reporting and financial integrity.
- Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of costs, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and payroll journal entries.
- Perform and review variance analysis on key revenue and balance sheet accounts after quarter-end and year-end close.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory reporting requirements, including WSIB, EHT, T4A, and GST/HST remittances.
Qualifications
- CPA designation (or actively pursuing with significant progress).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in the not-for-profit or charitable sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with funding models, grants, and restricted funds is considered an asset.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.
