General Accountant

Altis Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A valued staffing agency is seeking a General Accountant to join a non-profit organization in Hamilton. This role requires at least 2 years of accounting experience and offers the chance to contribute to financial accuracy in a meaningful way. Candidates should have strong Excel proficiency and knowledge of non-profit accounting. Benefits include professional development support and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development support

Positive work culture

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping within a professional environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial formulas.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting and CRA charitable donation requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bank deposits, receivables, and donation revenue in the ERP system.
• Verify vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and corporate credit card activity.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Excel Proficiency

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

College diploma in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

General Accountant, Finance Team

Location: Hamilton, On-site

Language: English, professional written and spoken communication required

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check required

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected non-profit organization serving the local community, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their collaborative Finance team. This role plays a meaningful part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency, all of which directly support programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Working closely with the Manager of Finance and internal stakeholders, you’ll contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting. If you enjoy working with numbers, value purpose-driven work, and thrive in a supportive team environment, this is an opportunity where your skills truly matter.

What’s in it for You

You’ll join a caring, people-first workplace that values collaboration, respect, and community impact. This organization invests in its people through professional development support, recognition programs, and a positive, encouraging culture. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to work that provides hope and tangible support to the community.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare and process bank deposits, receivables, and donation revenue in the ERP system, including taking deposits to the bank when required.
• In this role, you’ll verify vendor invoices, ensure accurate coding, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• You’ll reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and corporate credit card activity with a high level of accuracy.
• You’ll assist with cheque and EFT processing, including recurring and accrual journal entries.
• You’ll compile financial and statistical data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including audit support.
• You’ll generate aged AP and AR reports, maintain capital asset records, and support compliance with regulatory and internal controls.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping within a professional environment.
• College diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial formulas.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting and CRA charitable donation requirements is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.