accountant

RLB People; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RLB People in Kitchener, ON is seeking a full-time Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, charitable receipting, and compliance for a well-established non-profit organization.

As a trusted resource for leaders, staff, and stakeholders, you will manage budgeting and financial administration, prepare monthly statements, and support the annual audit with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field.
• Experience with financial recordkeeping, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, payment processing, and payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of Canadian payroll and regulatory requirements, including CRA remittances and year-end payroll reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including donations, receipts, deposits, bank transactions, operating expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, payments, monthly financial statements, and routine reports for leadership or governance review.
• Support financial analysis, reporting, and information-sharing to help leadership plan and make informed decisions.
• Maintain accurate donation and contribution records across multiple giving methods, including cash, cheque, e-transfer, online platforms, and pre-authorized giving.
• Issue official charitable donation/tax receipts in accordance with applicable Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
• Manage electronic banking activities, vendor payments, EFTs, payroll deposits, bill payments, cheque deposits, and related documentation.
• Administer payroll, including calculations, direct deposits, deductions, taxable benefits, remittances, T4s, ROEs, and related payroll records.
• Support benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and related documentation.
• Prepare compliance filings and reports, which may include CRA payroll remittances, HST filings or rebate claims, charitable or not-for-profit annual filings, WSIB reporting, and other government requirements.
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for the annual audit or financial review.
• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including budget schedules, documentation, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Research and resolve financial issues.
• Provide advice and direction as the primary organizational contact for internal and external financial and payroll inquires.
• Provide other needed administrative and operational support.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Posted onAugust 13, 2026 by Employer details RLB People

accountant

Make an Impact

Are you an experienced accounting professional that values meaningful work, sound financial practices, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for leaders, staff, and stakeholders?

A well-established non-profit / faith-based organization in the Kitchener area is seeking a full-time Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, charitable receipting, compliance, budgeting, and financial administration.

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing recurring deadlines, and supporting a small-office environment with professionalism, discretion, and care.

About the Role

The Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and aligned with the organization?s values. Our client strives to manage the resources responsibly in support of the work, their people, and the community they serve

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate financial records, including donations, receipts, deposits, bank transactions, operating expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, payments, monthly financial statements, and routine reports for leadership or governance review.
• Support financial analysis, reporting, and information-sharing to help leadership plan and make informed decisions.
• Maintain accurate donation and contribution records across multiple giving methods, including cash, cheque, e-transfer, online platforms, and pre-authorized giving.
• Issue official charitable donation/tax receipts in accordance with applicable Canada Revenue Agency requirements.
• Manage electronic banking activities, vendor payments, EFTs, payroll deposits, bill payments, cheque deposits, and related documentation.
• Administer payroll, including calculations, direct deposits, deductions, taxable benefits, remittances, T4s, ROEs, and related payroll records.
• Support benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and related documentation.
• Prepare compliance filings and reports, which may include CRA payroll remittances, HST filings or rebate claims, charitable or not-for-profit annual filings, WSIB reporting, and other government requirements.
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for the annual audit or financial review.
• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including budget schedules, documentation, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Research and resolve financial issues.
• Provide advice and direction as the primary organizational contact for internal and external financial and payroll inquires.
• Provide other needed administrative and operational support.

What You Bring

• Hands on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll administration, or financial administration.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with financial recordkeeping, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, payment processing, and payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of Canadian payroll and regulatory requirements, including CRA remittances and year-end payroll reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Location Kitchener , ON
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 65,000 to $ 75,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Talent.com #632577550031133712

Advertised until

2026-08-24