Start Date: March 2022
Annual Salary: $55,000-$60,000
Benefits: Extended health benefits, pension plan, EFAP
Reports to: Director of Finance
Hours: 35 hours/week
Location: Working remotely/Lawrence Allen Center site
North York Community House (NYCH) is a dynamic community agency that has been working with residents of under-resourced and low-income neighbourhoods in northwest Toronto for over 30 years. We are committed to helping people move out of poverty in order to build strong, vibrant communities. We support new Canadians, children, youth and their families, seniors, and local residents in becoming active and engaged citizens who are able to thrive and become leaders in their own lives and communities.
At NYCH, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively and creating a supportive environment. We recognize the work we need to do to improve and are constantly striving to do so. Our team has shown incredible adaptability, strength, creativity, and dedication in serving our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we continue to learn and grow, and innovate while dealing with the challenges of this new reality.
Position Summary
This full-time position reports to Director of Finance, and is responsible for ensuring that organizational expenses, income, and transactions are recorded on the organization’s books, reconciling the organization’s financial accounts, assisting Director of Finance with financial statement preparation and financial reporting, and managing the day-to-day finance operations.
Successful candidate: If you have expertise in finance and accounting, and enjoy supporting the smooth operation of an organization, this is a great role for you. Our successful candidate has strong experience in full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping, good customer relationship management and an eye for detail. This position is best suited to someone who is a strong communicator and thrives on juggling and prioritizing multiple responsibilities, and would not be a good fit for someone who prefers to focus on one task at a time to its completion.
Main Responsibilities
Works closely with Director of Finance to implement NYCH’s financial systems, policies and procedures
Records income and expenses transactions, processes payments, processes payroll, conducts banking activities, produces various financial reports and regulatory filings, and prepares account reconciliations
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Prepares HST filings and remittances
Analyzes balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Reconciles payments and prepare annual report to EHT, WSIB, HST rebate and other government returns
Assists in preparing schedules for organizational audit and independent reviews
Assists in budgeting process where required
Organizes, manages, and stores paper and online financial records
Prepares and submits Record of Employment forms, T4 slips and other documentation as required
Keeps up-to-date on new tools/technologies that may improve financial functions or efficiencies
Required Qualifications:
Education
The minimum level of education required is a diploma or specialized certificate in bookkeeping, financial management and/or accounting.
Experience and Skills
Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping and/or financial coordination experience
Experience of working in the charitable/non-profit sector is a must
Strong proficiency in using SAGE 300(formerly Sage ACCPAC) software in producing reports, managing accounts payable/receivable
Experience of processing complex payroll functions pertaining to multiple grants and projects
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively with colleagues
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks
Works well under stress and able to meet strict timelines
Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills; ability to clearly communicate financial procedures and requirements to non-financial staff; able to give and receive feedback constructively
Enjoys learning about and working with new technology, online platforms, etc.
Able to work well independently, and effectively meet the responsibilities of the position while working remotely
Other Requirements:
A successful clearance of criminal record verification will be required when necessary for the position.
Candidates will be asked to declare their vaccination status during recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof before or directly upon the start of their employment.
This position may require occasional evening work during peak times. The physical requirements for this position are extended periods of keyboarding, sitting and working in front of computer monitors. This position will work partly in-person and partly from home/remotely.
How To Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume by: Friday, March 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Internal Accountant – Hiring Committee, North York Community House
NYCH is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+ people of colour, and people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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