Senior Accountant

# Summary 

• Job Title: Senior Accountant

• Employment Type (Full-Time etc.): Full-time, Permanent

• Total Hours of work per week: 35

• Compensation Amount / Range: $54,374-$63,125 plus Extended Health Benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).  This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

• Existing Vacancy     ☒Yes ☐ No 

• Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates    ☒Yes ☐ No 

# About the organization 

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service organization that provides a wide variety of health and community programs and services for a diverse community.

# About the position 

 Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre is a multi-service organization that provides a wide variety of health and community programs and services for a diverse community.   We are seeking a Senior Accountant to analyze and review financial data to ensure the integrity of the general ledger, including balance sheet accounts, month-end/year-end audits. The incumbent continuously reviews existing processes and procedures to identify and recommend areas of improvement. 

Abbreviated Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Budget Preparation:

• Analyze variance and various financial reports and provide summary to the Director, Finance and Operations,
• Analyze and prepare journal entries in accordance with the matching principle, deferral and prepaid entries and funding reports,
• Ensure Trial Balance is up-to-date and reconciled correctly,
• Analyze consolidated financial statements,
• Analyze financial reports for the Board and funders,
• Analyze monthly and yearly Budget projections including salary and benefit expenses,
• Create budget template for different funders and track allocations,
• Provide guidance to department heads concerning accounting practices and procedures,

• Participate in accounting process and internal control improvements.

Payroll and Timesheet Control:

• Provide functional guidance and or direction to the Bookkeeper,
• Review payroll and A/P information provided by bookkeeper to ensure accuracy and completeness,
• Process payroll in the absence of the Bookkeeper,
• Prepare Balance Sheet for Director’s approval,
• Review all invoices and reimbursement forms,
• Review payroll entries and records to ensure information is correct and timely,
• Maintain Grant Allocation file,
• Monitor petty cash fund and reconcile with G/L,
• Ensure timesheets are complete and approved; follow-up on any discrepancies,
• Send timesheet summaries to department managers as per schedule,
• Requirement for multi-tasking and/or meeting competing deadlines especially when dealing with payroll, month-end and year-end deadlines.

General Ledger:

• Maintain, update and reconcile G/L,
• Update and create new G/L accounts and inform staff of changes,
• Update and correct entries as directed by the Director,
• Ensure software updates are installed and running correctly,
• Distribute G/L information to Directors and Managers.

# Qualifications

•  3-year diploma/degree in Accounting, Business Administration (focus on accounting),

• 3-4 years practical experience in financial analysis and working paper preparation preferably in a not-for-profit environment,

• Prior experience working at a senior accounting position using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

• Proficient in the use of computers and various software applications, including SAGE 300 (ACCPAC) GL/AP/PR/AR, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.),

• Experience working with culturally diverse populations and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues,

• Self-directed and independent but also proven experience in working effectively as an inter-disciplinary team member and in collaboration with others,

• Strong written and verbal communication skills,

• Ability to set priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.