Accountant - Association Services Office, St. John's
Wage Range: $60,000-$80,000/yr
Job Competition #: ADMIN-ACC-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking an Accountant to our growing organization to provide multifunctional support to the finance team including the Chief Finance Officer, Controller, Accounts Payable and Payroll. The Accountant would be responsible for full cycle accounting including month end processing. This position is located in-person at the Association Services Office in St. John's.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or a Diploma in Accounting, or a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
• 3+ years of accounting support experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience with Sage 300 is required
• Experience working with a non-profit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team
• Acceptable Criminal Records Check 

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

• Competitive compensation; paid general and annual lead, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions
• Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
• Enhance your health with a free YMCA membership
• Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs
• Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
• Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
• Employee Recognition Program

Key Competencies

• Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
• Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
• Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
• Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
• Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills