Accounting Associate

Finance 

Permanent Full time Position: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $47,319 to $56,783 ($25.99 - $31.19 per hour)

Location: Lakeshore

This is an existing opening. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used to screen candidates.

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a 
wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to 
connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services 
that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and 
environment.  
Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and 
programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens.  We strive to create a healthier community by putting 
people first and addressing systemic barriers to care. 

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Manager of Finance, the Accounting Associate provides all assigned assistance to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the organization’s day-to-day accounting functions in addition to providing general accounting support to program Managers/Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Reviewing and matching invoices with requisition forms to ensure the necessary approvals have been obtained
• Coding invoices and preparing required allocations to programs as instructed by the supervisor/Manager/Director
• Processing weekly cheque runs and obtains required signatures; distributing cheques and filing all documents.
• Process EFT and other payments online.
• Updating and maintaining monthly A/P aged list, establishing and maintaining up-to-date Accounts payable records
• Investigate and resolve any questionable accounts payable invoices
• Managing, collaborating and reconciling with other employees on using LAMP credit cards

Accounts Receivable and Other Finance Functions:

• Prepare bank deposits, ensuring security of funds and accurate account coding, and investigating all deposits questions from staff.
• Preparing accurate donation receipts to donators.
• Investigate and resolve any questionable accounts receivable issues.
• Reconcile bank statements on a weekly basis.
• Establishing and maintaining up-to-date financial records.
• Responding to client and staff inquires and providing general financial information.
• Examining accounting records and assisting program supervisors to prepare accurate and timely program reports.
• Back up for Finance Manager on relevant and assigned duties and back up for other Accounting staff during vacation and other absences.

Other duties:

• Performing other related duties as required and assigned

Required Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent education in Accounting, Commerce or business Management/Administration.
• Equivalent experience and working knowledge of GAAP.
• Minimum three years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and computer spreadsheets.
• Willing to upgrade with appropriate accounting courses, if necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across all levels of the organization’s diverse workforce.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas.
• Detail oriented with superior analytical, project planning and organization skills.
• Strong priority and time management skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere.
• Experience in a non-profit setting is an asset.
• Open minded, eager and willing to constantly learn and improve oneself.

What We Offer

For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

• Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
• Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
• Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity
• 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
• 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
• Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) 

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

• Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
• Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.  Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.