Responsibilities / Functional Duties
- Prepare and post accurate recurring and ad hoc journal entries, ensuring appropriate documentation, account coding and compliance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items
- Support the month-end close process by completing assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines
- Maintain accurate and timely records of donations received and reconcile donation records to supporting systems and the general ledger
- Generate and issue accounts receivable invoices and follow up on outstanding payments as required
- Prepare and complete quarterly GST filings and maintain supporting documentation
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for the annual external audit and assist with auditor requests
- Assist with financial reporting, analysis and decision support as required
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of accounting processes and assist with implementing improvements
- Maintain organized and well-referenced working papers, checklists and documentation for recurring accounting processes
- Assist with finance projects and special projects as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit experience an asset
- Working toward or interested in pursuing a CPA designation (asset, not required)
- Experience with donation/fundraising software an asset
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with GST filing requirements
