Financial Accountant

Permanent Full-Time | Start Date : ASAP

Hours : 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay Range : $69,100.25 - $77,772.94

Location : Hybrid. Office address 153 Frederick Street, Kitchener, with options for virtual work

Benefits : Registered Pension Plan (4.5% Employer contribution), Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Life insurance, 3 weeks vacation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Sick Time.

In this role, you will contribute to the community by ...

Leading financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for the organization; supporting operational and capital budgeting; and providing backup and support for day-to-day accounting functions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include :

• Supporting and backing up the Finance team, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Leading the year-end audit process and supporting financial reporting.
• Reviewing month-end working papers with the accounting team and overseeing reconciliation processes.
• Supporting capital planning and operational budgets.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of monthly budgets versus actual results and reviewing these with management.
• Overseeing financial reporting to funders, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Assisting Payroll and HR teams with payroll processing and transaction reviews.
• Completing general ledger postings accurately and timely.
• Monitoring and approving all bank payments.
• Adhering to accounting policies and procedures, and identifying process improvements.

Please apply if you have ...

Experience in leadership and supporting improvement initiatives, CPA designation (or working toward), experience creating reports for funders, analyzing financial data for strategic decisions, and understanding of ASNPO standards for Not-For-Profit organizations.

Mandatory Qualifications

Current Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record Check, and Vaccine Verification (proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption). Ongoing compliance with future vaccine policies is required.

About the YW Locally and Globally

The YW Kitchener-Waterloo is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process. The global YWCA movement originated in England in 1855, supporting women during the industrial revolution, and has since evolved into a secular organization committed to inclusion regardless of race, religion, age, or gender.

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