Financial Accountant

Jobgether; Toronto; Hybride; CAD 51 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work in Canada

Salary range CAD 50,897.60–76,356.80

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Jobgether is seeking a Financial Accountant in Canada to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting, and ensure GL integrity across units and clients. The role involves complex reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis with emphasis on compliance and stakeholder guidance.

You'll monitor budgeting processes, assist with month-end close, and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders in a remote work setup aimed at social impact and community support.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of professional accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with general accounting, financial analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• CPA designation or progress toward designation is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT, TRIM, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SUBSTITUTE, IF).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts through reconciliations and controls.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and journal entries.
• Review financial statements, cash flow, and budgets for units/clients; identify risks.
• Manage banking activities including reconciliations and transfers.
• Ensure transactions are properly authorized and recorded in correct period.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Serve as primary financial contact for assigned clients; resolve discrepancies and explain results.
• Build relationships with stakeholders through proactive communication and guidance on policies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting; perform variance analyses and identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare regulatory reporting, including tax rebates and charitable filings.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

Accounting degree

CPA designation (asset)

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Financial Accountant based in Canada.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, support reporting processes, and ensure the integrity of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts. In this role, you will manage complex reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and analyze financial statements for designated business units and clients. You will play an important part in monitoring financial performance, supporting budgeting activities, and maintaining compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will provide financial guidance, resolve accounting issues, and strengthen client relationships. This opportunity is well suited to an accounting professional who combines strong analytical skills with integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. The position offers remote work and the chance to contribute to an organization focused on community support and social impact.

Accountabilities

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts through account reconciliations, transaction reviews, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Prepare financial analyses, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and recurring or one-time journal entries to support reliable financial reporting.

• Review financial statements, cash flow, fund balances, and budget results for designated ministry units and clients, identifying potential risks and escalating concerns when appropriate.

• Manage banking activities, including daily bank reconciliations and the timely processing of incoming and outgoing fund transfers.

• Verify that financial transactions are properly authorized, supported by appropriate documentation, accurately recorded, and assigned to the correct accounting period.

• Coordinate accounting transactions and contribute to timely month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned clients and ministry units, responding to inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and explaining financial statement results.

• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders through proactive communication, responsive service, and guidance on accounting policies and procedures.

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by assisting with budget preparation and conducting variance analyses to identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Prepare and administer regulatory reporting requirements, including tax rebate claims and charitable filings, ensuring compliance with applicable government and legislative requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and document processes within the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least two years of professional experience in an accounting or finance environment.

• Demonstrated experience with general accounting, financial analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or progress toward completing the designation, is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial information.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT, TRIM, LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SUBSTITUTE, and complex IF formulas.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other business applications used for financial reporting and documentation.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, address inquiries professionally, and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, professional ethics, fairness, and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial data.

• The ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Target hiring range of CAD $50,897.60 to $63,627.20 annually, with a maximum of CAD $76,356.80.

• Individualized salary placement: Compensation within the range depends on market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

• Remote work: Opportunity to work remotely in a position based in Toronto, Ontario.

• Meaningful organizational impact: Contribute to financial stewardship and the effective delivery of services that support communities and people in need.

• Professional development: Opportunity to strengthen expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder support.

• Inclusive workplace: Join an environment that values dignity, service, fairness, and people from diverse backgrounds.

• Accessibility support: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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