Please note that while you may notice the UHN logo or a reference to UHN in this posting, UHN is only hosting this online application on behalf of The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). The successful candidate will be employed by the Partnership.
Position: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Controller
Location: Hybrid. The Partnership’s head office is in downtown Toronto. Candidates can work anywhere in Canada.
Status: Permanent
Job Level: $80,624 – $109,080 per year; Compensation offered will be based on an assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, while ensuring internal equity.
Posting Date: July 11, 2023
Closing Date: July 23, 2023
The Partnership’s Finance and Corporate Services Division leads all services to secure a sound financial platform and ensure that the organization has the technical, operational, infrastructure, talent management and change management capabilities necessary to achieve the maximum impact for its mandate and budget. The team works alongside all divisions in managing financial aspects of programs and initiatives that aim to deliver on the eight priorities of the2019-2029 Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (http://www.cancerstrategy.ca/) .
The Senior Accountant supports the Finance & Corporate Services Division in carrying out projects and initiatives to achieve organizational priorities. Reporting to the Controller, the incumbent coordinates and provides support to deliver on program/project objectives. As a highly organized professional with strong time management skills, this position delivers on the tasks of the job while contributing to CPAC’s overall vision to reduce the burden of cancer on all Canadians.
Financial Accounting
Performs general ledger accounting functions, analysis, financial reporting and general process improvements
Prepares analysis and working papers in support of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements as well as other reports as required
Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations related to the balance sheet, revenue and expense accounts, including bank and other reconciliations, capital asset, investment, cash, payroll accounting, and project funding
Prepares expense accounts based on financial analysis to ensure proper recording and support cost
Prepares project in progress statements to ensure payments to the partners are on track to support outcomes
Assists with cash flow management by preparing analysis and cash management reports as required
Assists with the preparation of annual and five-year corporate plans, compensation budgets and continuously monitors actuals against budgets.
Assists Controller with preparation of quarterly financials for reporting to all internal stakeholders by diligently working with the Financial Coordinator
Collaborates with finance team and others to review quarterly and year-end financials and provide variance analysis
Prepares legislated quarterly and annual filings in compliance with Canada Revenue Agency e.g. sales tax (HST) and payroll remittances, federal corporate income tax return (T2), Not-for-Profit Organization Information Return. Supports preparation of compliance reports to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Supports program teams by providing financial advise and presenting the complete financial statements for review and decision making purposes. This includes ongoing financial analysis of budgeting and forecasting and working with internal and external stakeholders resolve any issues that arise
Prepares ad-hoc financial reports utilizing reporting tools in the ERP system
Assists the Controller, department, division, and others as required
Works with the Manager, People and Culture to submit the bi- weekly payroll and prepares related journal entries
Reconciles Ceridian payroll reports to the general ledger and prepares payroll general ledger reports
Prepares and reconciles pension deduction and payments and reports annual pension adjustments
Collaborates with other team members to complete the annual payroll filings required by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), including T4s, T4As and reconciliation to the general ledger
Contributes to the development and implementation of accounting control systems and procedures
Assists with the development and implementation of policies and practices to ensure financial reporting and all financial and accounting transactions comply with professional standards and organizational policies
Assists Controller in external audit, preparing necessary documents and analysis
Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as required
The Partnership has core competencies which describe the behaviours we expect to be exhibited by staff. While the role overview and accountabilities describe what the successful incumbent will do, the competencies describe how we expect them to do it.
The competencies are a key element to how the Partnership measures performance. There are five universal competencies which need to be exhibited by all staff.
Inclusive values diversity and applies an equity lens; consciously thinks about who needs to be included
Agile is constantly adapting to partners, priorities and outcomes; is committed to continuous learning and improvement; promotes new ways of doing things
Collaborative partners and builds strong relationships; works effectively with team members, focusing on delivering individual contributions to meet collective outcomes
Outcomes-focused focuses on the ultimate impact, priorities work with a focus on underserved groups
Systems-thinking connects the dots between their work and the broader system, has political acuity
University Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Commerce or business administration, or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in the non-profit or healthcare sector. Education or experience with First Nations, Inuit and Métis is an asset
CPA designation preferred
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Experience or knowledge of ERP (Agresso) and payroll software solutions (Ceridian)
Bilingual in both English and French is an asset
To apply, please attach to your application your CV and cover letter combined in one file in Word or PDF.
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please call 416-915-9222 or email us at [email protected]
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