Accountant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description SAFT Global is a nonprofit organization that provides free, volunteer-based career coaching to newcomers to Canada and job seekers. Drawing on more than 15 years of talent acquisition and advisory experience across Canada, the U.S., EMEA, and Europe, SAFT Global supports individuals in strengthening their professional profiles and navigating competitive job markets. The organization focuses on empowering people through practical guidance, market insights, and individualized coaching. Team members collaborate remotely to deliver accessible, high-quality support to a diverse group of clients.
Role Description The Accountant at SAFT Global'client site is a full-time, hybrid role responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations for the organization. Core tasks include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing financial reports, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. The role also involves monitoring expenses, ensuring compliance with relevant nonprofit accounting standards, assisting with grant and donor reporting, and supporting annual audits. The Accountant will collaborate with leadership and program teams to provide clear financial insights that guide decision-making and maintain the organization’s financial health.
Qualifications
Role Description The Accountant at SAFT Global'client site is a full-time, hybrid role responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations for the organization. Core tasks include maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analyzing financial reports, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. The role also involves monitoring expenses, ensuring compliance with relevant nonprofit accounting standards, assisting with grant and donor reporting, and supporting annual audits. The Accountant will collaborate with leadership and program teams to provide clear financial insights that guide decision-making and maintain the organization’s financial health.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in financial accounting and reporting, including experience with general ledger management and account reconciliation.
- Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets, and comfort working with cloud-based tools in a remote environment.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Understanding of nonprofit or fund accounting practices, including grant, donor, or project-based financial tracking.
- Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, remote setting.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate respectfully with a diverse, volunteer-driven team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is an asset.
- Experience in nonprofit organizations, social impact initiatives, or community services is an advantage.
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Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day financial operations, including maintaining records, preparing reports, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting. Monitor expenses, support grant and donor reporting and annual audits, ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and provide financial insights to leadership and program teams.
Requirements
Requires strong financial accounting and reporting skills, proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets, and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and nonprofit or fund accounting. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is specified; a CPA or equivalent designation is an asset, and nonprofit experience is advantageous.
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Spreadsheet Proficiency
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- Grant and Donor Reporting
- Expense Monitoring
- Audit Support
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Spreadsheets
- Cloud-Based Tools
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Nonprofit Accounting
- Fund Accounting
- Grant Reporting
- Donor Reporting
- Project-Based Financial Tracking
- Expense Monitoring
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Processing
- Audit Support
- Accounting Standards
- CPA
- Remote Collaboration