Senior Accountant

Mount Pleasant Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Education assistance

Vacation & personal days

Wellness program

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Group in Head Office, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee pre-need accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes within the Finance team. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.

The candidate should bring at least five years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP system skills (Navision/Business Central), and a proven ability to analyze financial data and

Qualifications

• Three (3) year diploma or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end activities, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and time management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with the ability to identify variances, interpret financial data, assess risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience working with ERP and financial management systems; Microsoft Dynamics Navision and/or Microsoft Business Central experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconciliations, and account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts and provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on financial processes and system functionality.
• Experience supporting process improvements, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and reconcile pre-need accounting, ensuring data integrity, timely processing, and compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Produce and distribute recurring reports (e.g., preneed insurance reports, accounts receivable summaries) comparing actual performance to budgets.
• Prepare and record monthly general ledger entries, including pre-need income and withdrawals, utilization, cancellation of sales contracts, payment reversals and aging memorials.
• Accurately process daily receipts for pre-need sales, ensuring they are appropriately recorded. Reconcile trust accounts for pre-need transactions and allocate interest as per applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all pre-need accounting activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements by preparing T5 statements and supporting documentation for tax reporting purposes.
• Support with new vendor direct deposit set up and changes
• Perform year-end activities related to pre-need accounting, and develop annual plans to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of assigned financial records and subsystems to verify data integrity, identify discrepancies, strengthen internal controls, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Lead or participate in the testing, implementation, and enhancement of financial systems and subsystem functionality, ensuring system changes meet operational, reporting, and control requirements.
• Participate in special projects, financial reviews, and investigations involving accounting records, system functionality, process effectiveness, or compliance matters, providing recommendations based on findings.
• Provide technical support and knowledge sharing to colleagues while collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and timely completion of key deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Salary Range: $71,059.00 To $75,974.00 Annually

Requisition Number: 1338

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Head Office

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour work week

Vacancy: 1

Hiring Range:$71,059 – $ 75,974 annually

About Mount Pleasant Group:

Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving families in the Greater Toronto Area since 1826. MPG comprises of two affiliated entities: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS). Together, they deliver comprehensive death care services with compassion and professionalism. MPGC owns and operates ten cemeteries and four crematoriums across the GTA, while CMS provides funeral services at nine locations, including funeral centres within MPGC cemeteries and standalone facilities known as The Simple Alternative. As a trusted community partner and environmental steward, MPG is committed to innovation, leveraging new trends and advancements in technology while upholding our long-standing values. Our team takes pride in the meaningful work we do every day, helping families navigate life's most challenging moments with care and respect.

Our Vision: A world where dignified, inclusive, innovative and trustworthy death-related planning and care are accessible to everyone.

Our Mission: MPG will serve the diverse clients and communities of yesterday, today and tomorrow with excellence and compassion to meet all their death care needs.

At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength lies in the passion and diversity of our people, and we deeply value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing inclusivity, we aim to build a workforce that collaborates meaningfully and reflects the richly diverse communities we are privileged to serve. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply and join us in advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Position:

The Senior Accountant is a key member of our Finance team, responsible for overseeing assigned financial processes and accounting subsystems, including areas such as accounts receivable, banking operations, treasury, fixed assets, endowments, and pre-need accounting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records through reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities, while supporting month-end and year-end processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, enhance financial controls, and support the organization's operational and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a health care spending account
• Wellness resources and benefits including a wellness spending account
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer match
• RRSP & TFSA options
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal training and development opportunities, including job shadowing and a mentorship program, and access to an Educational Assistance Program
• Paid vacation days plus additional personal paid days off
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual Employee Engagement Surveys and Annual Employee Townhalls
• Salary increases, in accordance with company policy

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Administer, maintain, and reconcile pre-need accounting, ensuring data integrity, timely processing, and compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Produce and distribute recurring reports (e.g., preneed insurance reports, accounts receivable summaries) comparing actual performance to budgets.
• Prepare and record monthly general ledger entries, including pre-need income and withdrawals, utilization, cancellation of sales contracts, payment reversals and aging memorials.
• Accurately process daily receipts for pre-need sales, ensuring they are appropriately recorded. Reconcile trust accounts for pre-need transactions and allocate interest as per applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all pre-need accounting activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements by preparing T5 statements and supporting documentation for tax reporting purposes.
• Support with new vendor direct deposit set up and changes
• Perform year-end activities related to pre-need accounting, and develop annual plans to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of assigned financial records and subsystems to verify data integrity, identify discrepancies, strengthen internal controls, and recommend corrective actions where required.

Queries & Communications

• Serve as a subject matter resource for inquiries related to pre-need accounting, providing accurate information, resolving issues, and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Manage collections of outstanding invoices and contracts, calculate interest charges, and maintain professional and empathetic communication with clients.
• Develop payment plans and negotiate debt payments, and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the system.
• Track and document all collection activities systematically, ensuring records are current and complete.
• Assess collection risks and recommend appropriate courses of action for delinquent accounts, including escalation, payment arrangements, write-off recommendations, or service restrictions, in accordance with corporate policies.
• Assist in streamlining and optimizing accounts receivable and collection processes by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.

Compliance & System Enhancement

• Analyze account balances, reconciliations, and financial activity within assigned areas of responsibility, investigate variances and unusual transactions, and recommend corrective actions to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Lead or participate in the testing, implementation, and enhancement of financial systems and subsystem functionality, ensuring system changes meet operational, reporting, and control requirements.
• Participate in special projects, financial reviews, and investigations involving accounting records, system functionality, process effectiveness, or compliance matters, providing recommendations based on findings.
• Provide technical support and knowledge sharing to colleagues while collaborating across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and timely completion of key deliverables.

Other

• Additional duties as assigned that fall within the scope of the role as assigned by the Manager, Financial Reporting & Payroll

Qualifications:

• Three (3) year diploma or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end activities, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting practices, account reconciliations, and internal controls,
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and time management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with the ability to identify variances, interpret financial data, assess risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience working with ERP and financial management systems; Microsoft Dynamics Navision and or Microsoft Business Central experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconciliations, and account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts and provide guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on financial processes and system functionality.
• Experience supporting process improvements, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows applications.

The Mount Pleasant Group is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and strives to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please send us an email with your accommodation needs at [e-mail], quoting the job requisition ID # and the job title. Any information received related to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Transparency in Our Hiring Process: Mount Pleasant Group’s recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening and matching of applications to job requirements. These tools are designed to support efficiency and consistency in reviewing applications. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team, in conjunction with the respective hiring manager. If you have questions regarding this process or require an alternative review method, please contact us.