accountant Toronto
Job description
POSITION TITLE: Accountant
SUPERVISOR: Senior Director, Finance & Quality Assurance
Background:
Toronto Centre is a dynamic, independent not-for-profit organization that delivers high quality capacity development programs to central bankers, regulators and supervisors, primarily in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). For more information about Toronto Centre please see www.torontocentre.org.
Position Summary:
The Accountant reports directly to the Senior Director, Finance & Quality Assurance, and is a key member of the accounting team. The Accountant is responsible for preparing all program expense reporting, including preparing, recording and reviewing accounting transactions, vendor invoices and monthly credit card and bank reconciliations.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Daily tasks:
· Prepares and/or reviews per diem cost sheets and expense reports for program directors and program leaders, in accordance with Treasury Board Travel Directive and Toronto Centre Travel Policy for accuracy and eligibility. Follows up on any missing information such as receipts.
· Reviews invoices and expense reports and ensures they are coded to correct GL accounts and grants in accordance with Toronto Centre Policies and grant guidelines.
· Files supplier/vendor invoices, expense reports and contracts.
Month-end procedures:
· Prepares bank account reconciliations and follows up on any unreconciled or uncleared transactions.
· Prepares credit cards reconciliations. Reviews and enters credit card entries into accounting system. Follows up with program staff on any pending invoices/receipts and/or description of the transactions.
· Prepares cash investment summary.
Other:
· Assist with year-end external audit and periodic audits by the CRA and funders.
· Contributes to a positive and robust team effort.
· Complies with all TC policies, procedures and guidelines.
· Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
· One to three years of relevant work experience.
· Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
· Post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting.
· Experience with a not-for-profit organization is an asset.
· Previous experience with expense reporting, familiarity with grant accounting and Treasury Board Travel Directive is an asset
· CPA student preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks.
· Proficiency in Excel and ability to prepare reports using formulas, formatting, etc.
· Ability to multi-task, manage priorities and meet strict deadlines.
· Sound time management skills.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
· Good analytical ability.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Detailed oriented with attention to accuracy.
· Must be eligible to work in Canada.
· TC is a dynamic and fast paced environment. Some flexibility is required.
Other Employment Conditions:
COVID-19:
TC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19; subject, however that TC will comply with its duty to accommodate pursuant to the Human Rights Code, to the point of undue hardship. You must provide proof of vaccination to work at the TC office, or proof of a valid human rights exemption from vaccination. Further details regarding these matters may be found in Toronto Centre’s Vaccination Policy, which is available upon request.
REMOTE WORK:
TC is currently working on a hybrid model. Employees are required to be in the office three days per week and as requested. This is subject to change, and you may be required to come into the office with greater frequency. Any changes to this remote working model will be at the sole discretion of TC.
Toronto Centre is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Toronto Centre is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
If you are contacted by TC regarding a job opportunity and need accommodation throughout a hiring process, please contact Yelena (Helen) Galochkina, HR Specialist.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M5C 2B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have or are working towards your CPA certification?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
