General Accountant and Payroll Administrator

United for Literacy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a General Accountant & Payroll Administrator to join their Finance Team. This role involves managing payroll and accounting functions, supporting seasonal staff, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and flexible work hours.

Benefits

15 vacation days per calendar year

Paid time off during seasonal closure

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Employer-matched pension plan contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration and journal entries.
• Support accounting functions and provide backup as needed.
• Provide financial information to staff and resolve queries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Excellent communication

Customer service focus

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

2+ years accounting/finance experience

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Excel

Word

Job description

General Accountant and Payroll Administrator

Start Date

May 26, 2025

Application Deadline

Ongoing until positions are filled

Compensation

$55,000 to $60,000

Hours of Work

Full Time

Location

Toronto

Description

The opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized General Accountant & Payroll Administrator to jour our Finance Team and reports directly to the Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for a full range of functions for United for Literacy relating to the accounting cycle (month end and year end) and specifically for payroll and accounting activities related to the camp program.

Your main responsibilities and major duties

1) Payroll Functions (60%)

• Payroll administration including all journal entries and reconciliations related to seasonal staff and interns
• Maintenance of employee personnel files
• Develop hiring packages for seasonal staff and support managers in on-boarding new staff to payroll
• Timely execution of payroll processing for seasonal pay periods

2) General Accounting Functions (25%)

• Development and execution of processes related to summer camp finances, such as advance program payments and reconciliation of advances
• Support accounting functions of United for Literacy Books
• Support Accounting Manager and provide back-up as needed
• Banking functions as required to maintain segregation of duties in finance department

3) Customer Service (15%)

• Provide financial and payroll information to staff as required and resolve queries/discrepancies on a timely basis
• Build, manage and sustain professional and courteous external/internal relationships necessary to support organizational goals
• Work with other members of the administrative team to support the mission and the work of frontline staff.

Skills, Attributes and Requirements

• 2+ years accounting/finance experience in not-for-profit sector an asset
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus is critical
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to interact with all departments and levels within the organization
• Ability to adapt to changing demands
• Experience with SAGE Intacct, Excel and Word an asset
• A willingness and ability to problem solve as well as take initiative

Additional Assets

• Billingualism (English & French) is an asset

Working with United for Literacy

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000

Hours of Work: Full Time

In addition to your salary, you will benefit from:

Paid time off:

• 15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated
• Plus: paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Plus: half-days off before some long weekends (start your long weekend early!)
• Plus: generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events
• Flexible work hours, remote work options (in consultation with your supervisor)
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period
• Employer-matched contribution to defined contribution pension plan. Eligible to enroll after one year of employment.
• A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun
• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.
• Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide trainings and learning.

Ready to join our team? Please email your cover letter and resume to:

Subject Line: General Accountant & Payroll Administrator – [Name]

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.

We require some of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to do in-person work. Exemptions for valid medical reasons will be considered.