Accounting Manager (12 Month-Contract)

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Recruitment Services specializing in Finance and Accounting. This pivotal role involves overseeing the accounts payable and payroll teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in financial accounting, coupled with strong analytical and leadership skills. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact the organization's success in the non-profit sector. If you're ready to take on a significant leadership role and drive financial excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial accounting, including general ledger and payroll.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and payroll teams, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Provide analytical support for financial reporting and general ledger management.

Skills

Financial Accounting

General Ledger Management

Payroll Management

Accounts Payable

Financial Statement Preparation

Spreadsheet Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

SAGE Accounting Software

Job description

Director, Recruitment Services - Finance and Accounting

About the Opportunity

• Accountable to the Director for managing the accounts payable and payroll teams, along with carrying out financial reporting accountabilities by providing analytical support.
• Responsible for the general ledger of The Company and its affiliated corporations to ensure financial records are suitable for internal reporting, funder reporting, and the preparation of financial statements.
• Supervises and provides leadership to the accounts payable team, including identifying and implementing measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides leadership to the payroll team, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements in a timely manner. Implementation of process improvements is also critical in this function.
• This position involves handling confidential information regarding staff, clients, financial, and management matters, which must be held with the highest level of confidentiality.

About You

• 8+ years of experience in financial accounting, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent spreadsheet and word processing skills.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to urgent situations while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to fulfill the physical and physiological demands of the job.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAGE accounting software is an asset.

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. We accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #443389.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered. A recruiter will contact you if your profile matches our client’s requirements.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations