Accountant

Accountant

Hybrid, Downtown Toronto

Status: Full Time, Permanent

Level 8

 Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for the processing of the agency’s bi-weekly payroll.  She/he applies federal and provincial legislation to payroll, contributes a payroll perspective to organizational policy, and communicates the payroll compliance requirements to various parties.  In addition, this position is responsible for Bank Reconciliations, monthly revenue reconciliation and GL entries, monthly and yearly analysis and reconciliation of various accounts, and ensure other assigned tasks are followed up and completed. 

Responsibilities:

• Review Accounts Payable and Visa Entries.
• Review HST filing and make sure HST rebate is calculated correctly.
• Perform various reconciliations and prepare related GL entries.
• Assist in periodic reports for external funders and record related entries.
• Assist in internal cycle reviews.
• Assist in month end and year end closing.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Assist in projection and budgets.
• Assist in Annual Information Return (T3010).
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing an accounting designation – senior level.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a not-for-profit environment, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of HST legislation and filings.
• Experience in Sage AccPac (GL, AP and Bank Service) is a must.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite includes: Excel (advanced), Word (intermediate).
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and orientation to detail is required.
• A quick learner and a self-starter.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Able to be flexible, and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

What we Offer:

• Meaningful work.
• Competitive compensation.
•  Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more. 
• Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more.

Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by April 9, 2024. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.

About Covenant House Toronto

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.       

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.

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