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 varience 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.

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

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants.  Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.