General Accountant - 6273E

Starling; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

3 weeks vacation

Personal time 15 hours/year

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development & tuition Re-

Job summary

Starling Community Services is seeking a General Accountant for a full-time contract from December 7, 2026, to June 11, 2027, working 37.5 hours per week. The compensation is paid in hourly bands and starts within the posted range.

The role requires a bookkeeping degree or diploma and at least three years of related experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Dynamics GP. Location is in Waterloo region, Ontario, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in bookkeeping or equivalent is required.
• Three years’ related experience in accounting or bookkeeping preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Dynamics GP is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Process journal entries to the General Ledger, including adjusting and recurring entries.
• Monitors daily charges and direct deposits to operating bank accounts.
• Prepare necessary transactions and reconcile monthly.
• Monitors and processes charges on corporate credit cards and reconciles monthly payments.
• Collaborate with Accounting Clerks to ensure timely accounts payable processing.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Three years related experience

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Dynamics GP

Effective communication

Education

Degree or diploma in bookkeeping or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Dynamics GP

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.10 CAD to $28.95 CAD
  Rate of Pay: At Starling Community Services all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process. When determining rate of pay for external hires, a candidate’s past related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience currently fall within the band.Note: most new team members will start between the starting salary and the mid-point of the range.

Description

Join Our Team

Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,586 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

One full-time contract General Accountant position available, starting on December 07, 2026, and ending on June 11, 2027, working 37.5 hours per week.

What’s In It for You?

• Job Band E (hourly wages): Min - $24.10, Mid - $25.90, Max - $28.95.
• A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
• 3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly).
• 15 hours of personal time per year.
• Paid sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
• 11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.
• Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Staff appreciation events.

Your Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Process journal entries to the General Ledger including adjusting, reconciling, and recurring entries.
• Monitors daily charges and direct deposits to the operating bank accounts.
• Prepare any necessary transactions and reconcile monthly.
• Monitors and process charges on the corporate credit cards and reconcile the monthly preauthorized payments.
• Works alongside the Accounting Clerks to ensure accounts payable invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.
• Works in alignment with the Agency’s commitment to equity to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.
• The above tasks are representative but not all inclusive.

Your Talents and Experience

• A degree or diploma in bookkeeping or equivalent with three years’ related experience.
• Experience and competence in using computer hardware and software (e.g. Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Dynamics GP).
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents and funders; to take direction; use initiative; be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.

If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 519-707-1958 ext. 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity:

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.