Senior Accountant

Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA is looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting operations and ensure financial accuracy. This role involves managing budgets, supervising staff, and collaborating with departments. Ideal candidates possess a finance degree and relevant experience, and will thrive in a community-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Membership to a state-of-the-art fitness facility

Value-oriented community-engaged employment

Best colleagues in town

Free, underground parking

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in similar role.
• Strong communication skills in English and French.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the accounting department.
• Work closely with and support all departments in financial matters.
• Prepare year-end files for auditors.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Business or related

Tools

QuickBooks

ActiveNet

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The Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA (“the Y”) is a member-driven organization with a 110-year history of pursuing its vision of sustaining Jewish continuity in Montreal. It provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment, rooted in Jewish values and open to those of all backgrounds, where its members can gather to participate in a wide range of social, physical and experiential learning activities that enhance their health and well-being, deepen their Jewish identity and appreciation of Jewish culture, and foster a connection to one another.

The Y is currently going through a process of reimagining its role in the community. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Chief Financial and Administration Officer, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial records, supervision of accounting staff, complying with internal process, reviewing and setting financial audit and operational policies and procedures. This position works closely and in collaboration with all departments in all financial matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise the accounting department.
• Work closely with and support all departments in financial matters and internal compliance.
• Manage budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Document and ensure compliance of audit, financial, operational and safety controls and procedures.
• Troubleshoot in all aspects of accounting systems.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of donation and other tax receipts.
• Verification of bank reconciliations
• Prepare year end files for auditors.
• Other accounting-related functions, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance/Business or related
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills in English and French
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to avert problematic situations before they escalate.
• Strong attention to detail and great analytical skills
• Works independently, resourceful and takes initiative, team player.
• Experience in ActiveNet an asset

WHY THE Y

• Competitive wage
• Membership to a state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Value-oriented community-engaged employment
• Best colleagues in town
• Free, underground parking
• We help you grow – personally and professionally.

Do you have what it takes? Can you imagine the impact you can have as our Senior Accountant at the Y?

Please submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the position in the subject line. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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