Assistant Accountant

Title: Assistant Accountant

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Anticipated Dates: May 5 – August 29, 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week; primarily weekdays

Location: 962 Bloor St West and in the community

Supervisor: Director of Finance & Operations

Compensation: $17.20/hour + 4% vacation pay (4% of gross income)

Sistering is a multi-service agency which offers practical and emotional support to women and trans people facing a variety of challenging life circumstances, including poverty, homelessness, social isolation, mental health and trauma histories.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This is an excellent opportunity for a young professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, including bills, checks, and other financial documents, ensuring proper authorization and distribution
• Verify financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies
• Monitor financial transactions and maintain up-to-date records in accounting systems
• Assist with account reconciliations and help resolve discrepancies
• Participate in core bookkeeping functions such as journal entries, ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation
• Manage petty cash resources (tokens, taxi chits, gift cards) and assist with scanning and organizing documents for financial record-keeping

Qualifications

• Academic background in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with accounting software is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and working in diverse communities

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position, applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the position
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Please note: International students and those on temporary work, youth, or visitor permits/visas are not eligible.

Working Conditions

This position works in the office and community. Sistering is a 24/7 operation, fast paced, intense environment. There may be the risk of exposure to potentially unpredictable behaviours and situations. Sistering is a pet friendly facility and as such, employees can expect to be in the proximity of animals.

Sistering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we welcome and encourage applications from black, racialized persons/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Those who require special accommodation through the interview process will be provided with the appropriate support.

This role is an open vacancy, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Applicants will be informed of the outcome following an interview as per Ontario employment regulations.