Accountant

Accountant

Finance Department

Onsite

Full, Time Permanent

Level 6

Requisition Number: FIN-2025-002

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.

Overview: The accountant is a part of the Finance Team to involve in the general ledger accounting for four funds up to the production of CHT financial statements and reports.  They are also responsible for the bank reconciliations and production of its related entries in the accounting system.  Other responsibilities include but not limited to: preparation of month end and year end schedules, projection & budget, internal cycle reviews, back up for the accounts payable (A/P) function, review completeness of A/P records, HST submission, maintenance of petty cash, etc.

We are currently recruiting for 1 Full Time, Permanent Accountant. This is a replacement position within the organization. 

Responsibilities:

General Ledger (G/L):

• Review, edit and post journal entries
•  Review and post Visa entries
• Make accrual, amortization, deferral, adjustment and reclassification entries based on analysis and reviews
• Perform analytical review of the monthly financial statements including determining reasonableness of revenues and expenses and obtain explanations for significant variations from budget
• Perform month end general ledger closing, generate G/L reports, financial statements, departmental income/expense and other reports, as required
• Respond to various inquiries from managers regarding their monthly department expense reports
• Prepare month end and year end analysis schedules; follow up on discrepancies
• Perform G/L year end closing procedures for all funds
• Assist in maintenance of G/L procedures
• Maintain and update chart of accounts for G/L

Bank Reconciliation:

• Review monthly deposit summary and credit card summary prepared by the Accounting Clerk
• Reconcile payment, investment and revenue information with bank statement and input data into the Bank Services Module
• Follow up with bank for any discrepancies and make sure that there is sufficient supporting documentation
• Generate all related reports and journals
• Process stop payment which includes issuing stop payment letter to bank and complete related entries in AccPac and print related reports

Other duties

• Assist in internal and external audits
• Prepare and file monthly HST Self Assessment reporting and semi-annual HST Rebate and reconcile payable/receivable/refund with G/L
• Assist in annual Projection and Budget
• Assist in funding report
• Perform internal cycle audits
• Perform periodic reviews on A/P records (cheque register, A/P batch listings, A/P journals, cheque logs and cheque copy files) to ensure completeness and continuity
• Maintain petty cash, balance and reimburse petty cash on a monthly basis
• Back up Accounting Clerk for all aspects of A/P processing
• Provide other administrative assistance, as required
• Assist in Ad Hoc projects
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting and Finalist of CPA Examination
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounting
•  CPA designation
• Experience in Tax, Assurance, and Financial Reporting
•  CPA Senior Level – finalist preferred
• Knowledge and ability to use the following software applications: ACCPAC, Excel  and Word.
• Experience with G/L up to financial statement preparation and review thereof
• Has an aptitude for figures, detail oriented, possesses good analytical and self review skills, able to multi-task, demonstrates problem-solving skills, is able to adapt to change and a team player.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the description, apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

 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 December 30, 2025. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please. 

Use of AI and Technology in the Hiring Process

Covenant House Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. However, we do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently.

While our ATS may apply automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. No hiring decisions are made by AI.

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

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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