Accounting Specialist

Catholic Christian Outreach; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 68,113 - 72,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for full-time

RRSP employer contributions

Leadership development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Catholic Christian Outreach is seeking an experienced Sr. Accounting Specialist to support the Finance & Properties Department in Ottawa.

You will coordinate accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger activities, contribute to budgeting, and help prepare regular financial statements with a focus on accuracy and internal controls. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 5+ years of finance operations experience, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance operations.
• Strong understanding of finance processes including AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and processing of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
• Contribute to the national budget process.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of regular financial statements.
• Maintain and develop internal controls in the Financial Edge database.
• Perform period-end procedures as assigned.
• Strengthen processes, systems and efficiencies as requested.
• Perform account investigations and reconciliations as needed.
• Communicate with vendors/clients/employees via phone, email, mail or in person.
• Assist with various payroll functions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Accounting Specialist
A c alling, not just a role.

Catholic Christian Outreach is a young and dynamic Catholic movement dedicated to fulfilling the Church’s mission of evangelization on university campuses and beyond. The Finance & Properties Department plays a key role in establishing a strong foundation to support the fulfillment of this mission. The Sr. Accounting Specialist contributes to ensuring our fiscal responsibilities are upheld and aligned to serve the heart of our mission with integrity, professionalism and excellence.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, the person who fills this position is excited about the opportunity to support CCO’s mission and vision to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission. They desire to use their technical skills to serve the advancement of the Gospel across the world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the coordination and processing of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger


• Contribute to the national budget process


• Assist with the preparation and analysis of regular financial statements


• As requested, maintain & develop strong internal controls in keeping the Financial Edge database clean


• Perform period-end procedures, as assigned


• Strengthen processes, systems and efficiencies, as requested


• Perform account investigations and reconciliations, as needed


• Communicate with vendors/clients/employees via phone, email, mail or personally


• Assist with various payroll functions

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in finance operations


• Strong understanding of finance processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and reporting.


• Strong analytical skills


• Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)


• Proficient in accounting software


• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.


• Experience with financial statement preparation.


• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines


• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to financial operations


• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or other equivalent certifications


• Experience with Blackbaud software solutions (Financial Edge, Raiser's Edge, etc.)


• Experience in a senior or supervisory role.


• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.


• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).


• Exceptional interpersonal skills.


• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-changing environment.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate.


• Communication & Leadership: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with teams to meet financial goals.


• Time Management & Ethical Integrity: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, ensure compliance, maintain confidentiality, and drive continuous improvement in processes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Opportunity to work in a faith-based team environment, participating in prayer, praise and worship, Mass and Adoration in the workplace;


• Other benefits


• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and compassionate care days, retreat days, and debrief days


• Health benefits for full-time employees after 4 months of employment


• RRSP employer contributions and eligibility for some taxable benefits


• Excellent in-house training and leadership development programs


• Opportunities for further education from external institutions


• Opportunities to participate in short-term mission projects in Canada and around the world


• Opportunities for travel to work functions


• Position Responsibility Level: L4


• Wage:Full-time Annual Salary between$ 68,113.63 to $72,537.71, depending on experience and qualifications


• Location: This position is based at CCO National Headquarters in Ottawa


• Department:Finance & Properties


• Working hours


• 40 hours a week: Generally 8:30am - 5:00pm


• Some opportunities for flexible hours depend on the supervisor and the position's needs.


• Occasional weekend and evening work will be required; flexibility in schedule may be required from time to time to accommodate program requirements.


• Occasional Travel will be required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All employees of CCO are required to participate in the mission of the New Evangelization within the Catholic Church and work toward the propagation of the Gospel. This includes taking the initiative to lead CCO Catholic Faith studies, share the kerygma (through tools like the Ultimate Relationship booklet ), and/or participation in the evangelization efforts of CCO, including opportunities to participate in CCO Missions.


• Actively practicing Catholic, in good standing, willing to uphold Catholic moral teachings, while leading a life that exhibits fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Therefore, all CCO employees must be baptized Catholic.


• Maintain an active sacramental and spiritual life rooted in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to personal prayer, reading Scripture, regular confession, and Mass attendance


• Must be able to meet CCO’s Responsible Ministry Policies


• Must be compliant with all applicable personnel policies


• All CCO staff have the unique opportunity and privilege to rely on God’s providence. The successful candidate will develop their own team of financial and prayer supporters who contribute directly to the funds for their salary. For more information on MPD (Mission Partner Development), please see our MPD FAQ at http://careers.cco.ca .

VACANCY

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Catholic Christian Outreach is committed to forming saints and missionaries. If you are ready to lead with conviction, grow with humility, and serve with joy, we welcome your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Access to applicant information is limited to CCO staff and volunteers involved in the hiring process. Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and retained only as long as reasonably necessary for these purposes.

By submitting an application, you consent to the collection, use, and retention of your personal information for the purposes described above.

Is CCO the right place for you?

Catholic Christian Outreach is a vibrant, fun and exciting place to work. Our mission is to raise up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders to evangelize the world one person at a time. Working together in fellowship and community, we are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission. Through our reach on university campuses, in dioceses, and parishes, CCO is catalyzing missionary disciples all over the world. We are looking for individuals who share our vision.

Check out our Builders Magazine to learn about what makes us who we are, such as our tenets and Core Values.If you are passionate about evangelization and seeing the world reached for Jesus, or if you are ready to put your technical talents, gifts, and strengths to work in the service of the Church and its mission, CCO could be the place for you.