Accountant, Finance (Contract)

CPA Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CPA Canada is seeking a skilled Accountant to join its Toronto team. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting by managing accounting activities, assisting with audits, and collaborating with various business units. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, relevant experience, and strong communication skills, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Flexible hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of accounting and relevant work experience.
• Designated CPA or in process of obtaining designation preferred.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage data integration from CRM to Microsoft GP.
• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist in the Interim and Year-end Audit Engagement processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office applications

Excel

Job description

About Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the most influential accounting organizations in the world. Working with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian regulatory bodies, CPA Canada supports the profession and represents Canadian CPAs at the national and international levels.

Nationally, CPA Canada acts in the public interest to promote transparency in financial markets, prepare CPAs for a rapidly evolving business environment through extensive guidance and programming, and contributes to standard setting and policy making. Globally, CPA Canada works together with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Accountant to join our team at CPA Canada. Reporting directly to the Manager of General Accounting and Internal Reporting, this role involves collaborating independently with various business units to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. As an integral part of the team, you will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions and will play a crucial role in supporting our mission and vision.

The targeted annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 and is commensurate with experience.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to :

• Data Integration : Manage the daily integration of data from our CRM system (Aptify) to Microsoft Great Plains (GP). Additionally, manage the transfer of Accounts Payable data from SAP Concur to GP.
• Daily Deposits : Process and handle daily accounts receivable aging, as well as prepare deposit cheques and credit card transactions.
• Account Reconciliations : Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations promptly.
• Invoicing : Manage the monthly invoicing process to related parties.
• Financial Operations : Oversee day-to-day accounting activities related to multiple currencies transactions and batching of international transactions.
• Accounting Support : Provide prompt responses to accounting-related inquiries and offer ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Month End : Handle month-end duties related to fixed assets management, international chapter support, and expense analysis.
• Audit Support : Assist in the Interim and Year-end Audit Engagement processes.
• Forecast and Budgeting : Contribute to the forecast and budget worksheet preparation, focusing on capital expenditure and amortization.
• Data Integrity : Ensure accurate data transfer between SAP Concur and Microsoft GP, with a specific focus on balancing the AP Aging report.
• Collaboration : Coordinate with business units during critical intervals (month-ends, quarter-ends, year-end, forecast, and budget periods) to gather essential data for financial reporting.
• Compliance : Adhere to CPA Canada policies and procedures, ensuring all financial activities are conducted in compliance with the relevant guidelines.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience :

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar field;
• Designated CPA or in process of obtaining designation preferred
• 3 – 5 years of accounting and relevant work experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sound relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong time-management, planning and organization skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Resilience and the ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills using MS office applications, especially Excel.

What it's like to work here

At CPA Canada, we are proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes health and wellness for all employees. We believe in offering a flexible and balanced work environment, where staff can thrive both professionally and personally. Our headquarters are located in downtown Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal. As part of the CPA Canada team, you will enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits from Day One, a robust defined contribution pension plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities. We also offer flexible hours, hybrid working arrangements, regular social events, and a strong employee volunteer program. At CPA Canada, we are always striving for improvement, working together to build a high-performing, innovative organization that creates value for Canadian CPAs and represents the profession, nationally and internationally.

Organization values

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by :

• Acting with Integrity
• Respecting Others

CPA Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where each employee feels respected, valued and supported. All qualified individuals may apply online. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process kindly contact [e-mail] and we'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.