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Senior Financial Accountant (Closed)

Job Highlights

City Toronto

Type Contract

Hourly Rate $40

About the Opportunity

• Responsible for the preparation of accurate monthly Financial Statements and timely quarterly Board package
• Prepare journals to record bank, donations, payments and investment transactions into ERP
• Ensure all payments have proper coding and authorization and all donations accurately recorded and donor tax receipts supplied
• Maintain systematic records of business transactions and ensure all supporting documentation is maintained in support of internal control framework and the annual audit requirements
• Responsible for the accounting for endowments
• Manage payments for programs run and for all period end close and year-end procedures
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual and multi-year budget estimates for the foundation that are presented to the board
• Estimating revenue/funding based on fund raising efforts, investments and forecasted donations
• Estimating major costs based on programs, existing and anticipated government policy and economic trends
• Maintenance of the Raiser’s Edge software for Donations
• Preparation or oversight of all donor tax receipts
• Prepare reconciliations, lead sheets and any other supporting documentation required by the auditors
• Prepare and deposit all donations received by cheque or other means
• Prepare bank reconciliations for the Bank Accounts and ensure that all Visa cards are paid monthly, and all expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounts
• Responsible for annual HST and T3010 filing
• Completing special projects and analysis as assigned

About You

• CPA Designation
• 3+ years’ experience in an accounting environment within the Not-for-Profit sector
• Excellent analytical abilities and endowment accounting
• Self-motivated and has ability to set priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors
• Understanding of the procure to pay workflow and Broader Public Sector Guideline (BPS)
• Utilize knowledge of GAAP and PSAS to assist the Foundation in the advancement of its financial stewardship
• Advance knowledge of Excel spreadsheet applications such as Pivot tables and VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP
• Understanding the chart of accounts and the ability to maintain the chart of accounts

Pay Rate
$40/hour

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.