Bookkeeper, Church of the Holy Trinity, Diocese of Toronto

Anglican; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community church in Toronto seeks a part-time Bookkeeper to manage financial entries, process payroll, and prepare financial reports. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in accounting, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage 50. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive pay rates between $30 to $35 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting and administrative experience in a church or non-profit.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter receipts and payments on a weekly basis.
• Process semi-monthly payroll in Payworks.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for distribution internally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Sage 50 accounting software

MS Office applications

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Bookkeeper part-time contract

PURPOSE:

The part‑time Finance Assistant (Bookkeeper) will work closely with the Parish Administrator and the Treasurer to ensure financial transactions are entered accurately in the Church’s Sage 50 accounting system and the semi‑monthly payroll is processed accurately in the Payworks payroll system.

POSITION TYPE:

• Part‑time hybrid position with both office and remote work
• 8 hours per week with additional hours during the year‑end audit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Do all work with a high degree of accuracy and limited supports
• Accurately enter receipts and payments on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy of data and record credit card transactions in Sage 50 on a monthly basis. Enter donations in CiviCRM, our in‑house donation system and reconcile to Sage 50 on a monthly basis.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Prepare bank deposits with accurate Sage 50 coding and deposit at the bank.
• Process semi‑monthly payroll in Payworks to ensure accurate payment to employees, assist with payroll system administration, and prepare payroll journal entries for Sage 50.
• Prepare monthly adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations that are part of the month‑end close. Perform year‑end reconciliations, prepare audit working papers and respond to requests from external auditors during annual audit.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for distribution internally and prepare reports to the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, as required.
• Prepare and file external documents with WSIB and CRA
• Assist Parish Administrator with other administrative tasks.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail. Keeps track of and prioritises important details so that they don’t slip through the cracks with a commitment to accuracy in data.
• Calm under pressure. Demonstrates composure in stressful situations.
• Communication skills. Speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Customer‑focus. Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of staff, Vestry Executive, volunteers and donors.
• Team player. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one to three years of accounting and administrative experience, preferably in a church or non‑profit organisation.
• Post‑secondary education in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of basic accounting practices and principles.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 accounting software.
• Proficient in MS Office applications with intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience with external payroll processing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 8 hours per week with additional hours during year‑end audit
• Computer and workspace provided in a shared office space
• Supervision and support provided by a full‑time staff member and volunteer treasurer
• Some work may be done remotely

COMPENSATION:

• Rate of pay is $30 to $35 per hour depending on experience

The Church of the Holy Trinity welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant would need to complete a police background check. Please note that applicants with a criminal record are not automatically excluded from this position.

Visit www.holytrinity.to for full job description and application process.