Accountant

ASL19; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work environment

Downtown Toronto location

Job summary

ASL19 is seeking an Accountant to join our Finance team in downtown Toronto. The role is full-time and entails core accounting, payroll support, and financial reporting within a hybrid work setup.

You will reconcile accounts, manage vendor invoices, maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online, and assist with year-end close and audits while upholding confidentiality and accuracy. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ accounting experience, with strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks Online; Google Workspace is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and expense reports on time.
• Administer payroll data via payroll service platform and coordinate with HR.
• Maintain general ledger in QuickBooks Online with accurate classifications.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with year-end close and audits.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policies are followed; suggest improvements.
• Generate financial reports to support budgeting and decision-making.
• Prepare and file HST returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Support annual audits by providing documentation as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Type of position (full-time, employee, contract, etc.): Full-time permanent employee

Name of position: Accountant

Deadline to apply: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Start Date: Immediately

Company Description

ASL19 is a technology and exiled media organization focused on countering digital authoritarianism and advancing digital rights worldwide. Named after Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the organization has spent over a decade collaborating with civil society groups, social movements, and exiled media in highly restrictive environments. ASL19 develops technical tools and educational programs that address information control, manipulation, and other forms of digital repression. Its services have enabled millions of people in countries such as Iran, China, and Russia to access uncensored information and strengthen media literacy. ASL19’s work is guided by an Information Resilience Framework that emphasizes free access to information, information integrity, community capacity building, and research-informed understanding of local realities.

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accountant to join our Finance team . R eporting to the Director of Finance, this position handles core accounting and bookkeeping duties, including reviewing finance documents, managing accounting records and filing systems, processing banking transactions, and assisting with payroll administration.

The ideal candidate possesses a background in full-cycle accounting, excellent communication and time management skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively. We value a positive and self-driven professional who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

As our projects incorporate high user security and privacy protections, we require the successful candidate to understand user privacy and discretion, and can hold themselves to high standards of confidentiality and integrity. Our team is highly collaborative, and we will do our best to support your work and provide room for growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies independently


• Review, validate, and maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions, ensuring completeness and audit readiness


• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and expense reports accurately and within established timelines


• Administer payroll data through the payroll service platform, including updates, reconciliations, and coordination with HR as required


• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with accounting standards


• Prepare monthly financial statements and post year-end adjustment and accrual entries; support year-end close and external audit process


• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements; recommend process improvements where appropriate


• Generate financial data and prepare recurring and ad-hoc financial reports to support budgeting and business decision-making


• Prepare and file HST returns and ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations


• Support the annual financial audit by providing documentation and information as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting


• Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online


• Experience with Google Workspace is an asset


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits


• Positive, flexible, and dynamic work environment


• Family-friendly, flexible work hours


• Chance to do meaningful work in a growing, diverse team


• Located in downtown Toronto (currently hybrid)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity is our strength. As an equal opportunity employer and an organization dedicated to the values of human rights, ASL19 Inc does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected under Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect and growth; we encourage those who are underrepresented in the industry to apply.