Coordinator, Finance

Rise People; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic charitable organization seeks a Coordinator, Finance in Toronto to manage accounts payable, ensure financial accuracy, and support month-end processes. This role requires a commitment to the ALS mission and effective collaboration within the finance team. Ideal candidates have a post-secondary degree and experience in accounting, with a keen interest in making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Experience with CRM and cloud-based reporting software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and reconcile vendor statements.
• Prepare and audit expense and payment processes.
• Assist with annual audits and compliance requirements.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Recent CPA graduate or enrolled

Tools

MS Office

Computer accounting systems

Job description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Coordinator, Finance is primarily responsible for processing accounts payable for the organization in addition to account analysis, account reconciliations, internal control processes and various month end close duties.

You want to work on a team that cares deeply and in an organization that cares about you. You want your efforts and your work to be meaningful and make a difference in the lives of people. This is the right opportunity for you.

Accounting

Process invoices, cheque requisitions, wire and bank transfers, research grant payments, expense claims and reports, credit card payments to various subledgers and the general ledger; ensure proper approved budget/forecast coding and approvals to all items processed to the annual approved budget/forecast and purchasing policies.

Verifying, coding, analyzing, and general review of invoices; reconcile vendor statements.

Prepare and reconcile all payment runs/processes.

Audit expense reports for proper documentation and company policy adherence

Review general ledger, accounts payable ledger, and vendor aging report.

Reconcile and process all corporate credit card and related expenses.

Process GL account entries and adjustments as required.

Manage processing of revenue daily deposit sheets and monthly GL to Raiser’s Edge reconciliation.

Support the Finance team with month end duties, including preparation and input of journal entries, revenue and cost analysis and various reconciliations as required.

Responsible for process improvements and internal control for all areas of financial responsibility.

Answer all correspondence, internal and external communications, and inquiries in area of responsibility.

Assist with annual audit, government compliance requirements and external and internal reporting as required.

Administrative Support

Attend events on behalf of ALS Canada as an ambassador as required.

Provide support as a backup during employee absences supporting various tasks and team members as required.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of post-secondary degree/ diploma or equivalent relevant work experience.

2 years of working experience in a related area with previous experience in accounting and/or finance field.

Recent CPA graduate or enrollment in CPA qualification program working toward certification.

Experience with computer accounting systems and relevant software applications, with an ability and willingness to learn new computing applications.

Strong proficiency in MS Office.

Exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent time management with the ability to take initiative and respond to directed tasks.

Ability to maintain accurate, timely and complete documentation and electronic records for each event/program.

Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

Ability to be flexible, prioritizing tasks based on organizational need.

Ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external partners.

A keen interest in the organization’s mission and mandate and desire to help make a difference to people and families living with ALS. Commitment to ALS Canada’s core values: accountability, collaboration, compassion, dynamic, integrity, and respect and modelling them to others.

Previous experience and knowledge of CRM systems and databases and cloud based financial reporting software is an asset.

Apply Today!

Submit a cover letter and resume in pdf format by end of day June 2, 2025. Please be sure to indicate the job title in the email subject. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the posting closes.

ALS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A charitable organization that lives its values of accountability, collaboration, compassion, integrity, dynamic, and respect, the ALS Society of Canada is working to change what it means to live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, an unrelenting and currently terminal disease.

Grounded in and informed by the Canadian ALS community, we respond to the urgent unmet need for life-changing treatments by investing in high-quality research that will fuel scientific discovery and by engaging industry, supporting increased clinical capacity, and advocating for equitable, affordable, and timely access to proven therapies.

Responding to the tremendous need for current and credible ALS knowledge, awareness, and education, we empower Canadians affected by ALS to navigate the current realities of ALS, be informed consumers of ALS information, and advocate effectively for change. In Ontario, we provide direct community services to help people navigate ALS.

Founded in 1977, we are a registered charity whose work is powered by generous donors who share our vision of a world free of ALS.

ALS Canada is committed to accommodating the individual needs of job candidates, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ALS Canada is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities within our recruitment processes. Please contact the HR department at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

ALS Canada is committed to being an equitable employer, we strongly encourage people from equity seeking groups to apply.