Harbourfront Centre is an innovative non-profit cultural organization renowned for being a beloved 10-acre community campus for arts, culture, and learning at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront! With events and activities for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain, we welcome visitors year-round, passionately dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering connection and bringing learning to life.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented General Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial operations and reporting of the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effect support for decision making.

Position Title: General Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting To: Controller

Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 annual salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Location: Toronto

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, receipts, and payment tracking.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with departmental leads.
• Support the year-end audit process, including preparation of working papers and liaising with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and CRA requirements for charitable organizations.
• Manage related government remittances.
• Monitor and report on restricted and unrestricted funding, grants, and donations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Perform other tasks of a similar nature as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and fund accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar, Business Central experience would be preferred) and Microsoft Excel and Teams required.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and/or proper documentation  authorizing their eligibility to work in Canada on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Our Values

At Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.