Riverdale Co-operative Houses-Bookkeeper

Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverdale Co-operative Houses is seeking a permanent, part-time Bookkeeper to manage accounting for 141 housing units in Toronto. The role reports to the Manager and covers payroll, reconciliations, budgeting and reporting for subsidies and funding programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, familiarity with NVNPH, and strong English communication skills. Office-based role, 21 hours/week, with collaboration across a small office team.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in non-profit housing.
• Experience with NVNPH or similar non-profit accounting software.
• Strong payroll, HST rebate and subsidy reporting knowledge.
• Solid written and spoken English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting systems, general ledgers, sub-ledgers and journals.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and bank reconciliations.
• Administer payroll and government remittances.
• Prepare annual budgets and assist for audits.
• Liaise with auditors, funders and external organizations as required.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and housing charge calculations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Spreadsheets

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

English proficiency

Tools

NVNPH (NewViews for Non-Profit Housing)

Job description

Riverdale Co-operative Houses is seeking a permanent, part-time Bookkeeper for its 141-unit housing co-operative.

Position Title: Bookkeeper
Position Type: Permanent, part-time
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $46.44/hour
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week (3 consecutive days per week in office, 9:00 am-4:30 pm)
Affiliation: Unifor Local 333-15

About Riverdale Co-operative Houses:
Riverdale Co-operative Houses is a not-for-profit housing co-operative, whose mandate is to provide safe, affordable and well-maintained housing for its members. Riverdale Co-op owns and manages 141 units of affordable housing including houses, townhouses, and walk-up apartments on 28 separate properties in the Leslieville area of Toronto’s east end.

Job Description:
The Bookkeeper reports to the Manager and is responsible for the following:

Financial Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting systems, including general ledger, sub-ledgers and all journals.
• Prepare and monitor recurring journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Administer all aspects of payroll for employees of the Co-operative including government remittances and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and file monthly HST rebates.
• Perform data entry of accounts receivable (including housing charges) and accounts payable information ensuring invoices and claims are consistent with Co-op policy.
• Process computerized cheque runs for signature weekly plus processing urgent cheques as required.
• Ensure utilities and other time-sensitive bills are processed on time.
• Follow-up on issues related to invoices or other claims.
• Act as the cashier for the Co-op including receiving funds, issuing receipts, preparing bank deposits and ensuring delivery to the bank.
• Manage electronic funds transfer payments (EFT) for accounts receivable and payable.
• Process failed payments for cheques and EFTs.
• Reconcile housing charges with subsidy programs, and prepare subsidy reports.
• Assist in verifying income and calculating housing charges, as required.
• Perform housing charge reconciliations and retroactive adjustments.
• Prepare the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare for annual audit.
• Prepare arrears lists monthly or as requested.
• Monitor payment agreements and notify Manager of any non-compliance.
• Assist with preparations for Board meetings, Members’ meetings, the annual audit and budget processes, as requested.
• Other financial duties as assigned.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Liaise with external organizations including Auditor, the Agency for Co-operative Housing, City of Toronto, CMHC, insurers, financial institutions and others as required.
• Prepare and submit reports for rent supplement or rental assistance programs with the Agency for Co-operative Housing, CMHC and City of Toronto.
• Ensure compliance with all financial terms of agreement between the Co-op and its government funders including any program guidelines and directions, the Co-operative Corporations Act, the Co-op’s by-laws, the Social Housing Reform Act and all other legal requirements of the Co‑operative.
• Attend general meetings of members, as required for budget and audit approval.
• Attend staff, committee and Board meetings, as required.
• Act as staff liaison with Finance Committee.
• Assist the Manager in responding to requests for financial information by the Board.
• Other corporate duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:
We’re seeking an experienced bookkeeper who is self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, and works well as part of a small office team.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Three to five years of bookkeeping experience in the co-op or non-profit housing sector;
• Proficiency in accounting software including NewViews for Non-Profit Housing (NVNPH);
• In-depth knowledge and experience producing monthly financial reports, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, HST rebates, housing charge or rent calculations, government funding reporting;
• Experience working with and interpreting financial data;
• Knowledge of federal and municipal housing funding programs;
• Experience with payroll and government remittances;
• Ability to work effectively with electronic spreadsheets and word processing;
• Excellent communication and time-management skills, including strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to deal with sensitive issues; and
• Excellent written and spoken English.

The deadline for applications is Friday November 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm