Accounting Manager

Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian Reform Jewish congregation seeks an Accounting Manager to support financial reporting and manage accounts receivable/payable. The role involves interaction with members and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and relevant experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal growth within a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Direct experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all accounts receivable and payable.
• Preparation of annual tax receipts and reconciliation.
• Managing cemetery plot administration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Adagio

Salesforce

Congregation Connect

Job description

About Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto

Temple Sinai is a leading Canadian Reform Jewish congregation with a rich history of responding to both tradition and modernity in our religious and spiritual expression. We pursue meaningful opportunities for personal growth and family fulfillment at every stage of life through belonging, learning, prayer and ritual, and acts of service for our congregation and community, our city and country, the Reform movement, Israel and all the world.

About the Position

This position reports to the Director of Finance and works in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other Temple administrative staff to support timely and accurate financial reporting. The Accounting Manager is responsible for all accounts receivable, accounts payable, managing the yearly membership renewal process, tax receipting, and cemetery plot administration. Regular interaction with Temple members on these matters is a key component of the position.

Accountabilities / Functional Duties

Revenues and Accounts Receivable :

• Processing of payments in Congregation Connect, including but not limited to payments made by credit card, cheque, cash, EFT, or stock donation
• Preparation of all bank deposits
• Preparation and processing of refunds
• Quarterly review of clearing account reconciliations
• Development and maintenance of systematic collection process of outstanding receivables including preparation and issuance of quarterly statements as required and collection calls
• Periodic review of receivables with recommendations to Executive Director for further action as required
• Reconciliation of monthly deposits to Congregation Connect records along with identification of outstanding deposits and / or any other reconciling items

Accounts Payable :

• Preparation and / or processing of supplier invoices, cheque requisitions, and transfer requests
• Prepare cheques and ensure they are appropriately signed according to Temple Sinai policy
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and post expenses on a timely basis
• Reconcile supplier accounts as required
• Monthly reconciliation of AP subledger to GL
• Work with Director of Finance to transition to broader supplier usage of non-cheque payments; i.e. EFT and / or e-transfers, including development of policies, procedures and internal controls.

Cemetery Administration :

• Processing of plot purchases including preparation of letters to membership regarding plot ownership
• Maintain plot inventory and notify Director of Finance when additional plots are required
• Quarterly reconciliation of general ledger accounts to inventory and plot sale records
• Completion of mandatory reporting to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario

Membership Renewal :

• Preparation and follow up of critical path for annual renewal
• Coordination with other team members re process
• Processing received membership renewals and entry of required adjustments
• Preparation of daily statistics during renewal period
• Response to membership contribution enquiries

Tax Receipts :

• Preparation and reconciliation of annual tax receipts
• Annual audit – assistance with preparation of working papers and reports
• Annual budget – preparation of annual billing level schedule for approval by ED and B&F Committee
• Assist in spreadsheet analysis of various GL accounts & statistics
• Assist in administration of the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care (CWELCC) system
• Complete the quarterly HST return and submission
• Managing and reconciliation of petty cash
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Direct experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, as well as 2-3 years relevant work experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to complete a high volume of work with a commitment to deadlines while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the information
• Experience with computer software programs utilized by Temple Sinai, including Excel, Word, Adagio, Salesforce / Congregation Connect
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, self-motivate and work collaboratively with others

We welcome all applicants. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please submit your resume by email to Shoshannah Engel, Director of Finance at [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Religious Institutions

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