Finance Coordinator

HR à la carte; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a Finance Coordinator to support finance operations and drive community impact. This role involves maintaining accounts payable, receivable, and payroll records while collaborating with various teams to uphold the organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to managing financial operations. Join a compassionate team that values empathy, respect, and collaboration, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Opportunities for growth

Diverse colleagues

Approachable leaders

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in day-to-day accounting.
• Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.
• Process payroll and reconcile financial statements.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with audits.

Skills

Hands-on accounting experience

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting certificate from a recognized Canadian College

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Sage 300

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a nonprofit organization is looking for a Finance Coordinator to join their team. This organization provides compassionate care through empathy, respect, and community collaboration, making a lasting impact in the lives of those they serve.

Our client offers:

• A competitive compensation package including comprehensive health, wellness and financial benefits
• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Opportunities to learn, grow and succeed
• Hybrid work environment

Here's what you will do as a Finance Coordinator:

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented team player Finance Coordinator to support finance operations and have a significant impact on our community. Reporting to the Director of Finance the Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining Accounts Payable, Receivable, GL and payroll records. Work closely with finance and other teams to support our organization’s mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities of a Finance Coordinator:

Accounts Payable

• Maintain vendors information in the accounting system and ensures control is followed.
• Receive vendors invoices and records them in the accounting system.
• Post all AP batches and ensures integrity of the financial system.
• Process vendor EFT or cheque payments and send the remittance advices
• Reconcile accounts payable records monthly and follow up with vendors.
• Issue PO’s and keep track of commitments

Accounts Receivable

• Receive client’s cheques and deposit in the bank account.
• Record monthly revenue entries related to donations and other revenue
• Record monthly grants received and reconcile them.
• Follow up with all department requests related to donations or other.

Payroll

• Update new employees in organizations third party payroll system
• Run a bi-weekly payroll and reconcile the payroll register.
• Oversee the absence management and time sheets and all payroll related duties.
• Send the payroll register for approval and finalize the payroll reporting.
• Oversee employee benefits and pension through our benefit provider online system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Month End

• Reconcile our bank accounts monthly
• Post bank reconciliation and perform month end duties
• Prepare all ad hoc reports requested by the Director of Finance

Other duties

• File all finance records in the share point
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QB or Sage 50 and 300.
• Run reports from the accounting software and reconcile records
• Assist with the year-end Audit paperwork
• Other ad-hoc reports as assigned by the supervisor
• Support administrative duties when required.

What we are looking for in a Finance Coordinator:

• 1-3 years’ hands-on experience in day-to-day accounting
• Accounting certificate from a recognized Canadian College
• Computer skills and good working knowledge of accounting software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards
• Previous experience in a non-profit organization is an asset
• Ability to manage time according to established priorities with a results-oriented mindset
• Strong desire to achieve key objectives
• High level of critical and logical thinking and analysis
• A self-starter with a proactive approach and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to details

Do you have what our client is looking for? If so, we look forward to your application!

Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process. Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any work visas.