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 various financial reports and provide summary to the Director, Finance and Operations
  • Analyze and prepare journal entries, deferral and prepaid entries and funding reports.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements
  • Prepare financial reports for the Board and funders
  • Prepare monthly and yearly budget projects including salary and benefit expenses
  • Create budget templates for different funders and track allocations
  • Provide guidance to department heads concerning accounting practices and procedures
• General Ledger
  • Maintain, update and reconcile G/L
  • Update and create new G/L accounts and inform staff of changes
  • Ensure software updates are installed and operating correctly
• 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
  • Review all invoices and reimbursement forms
  • Prepare Balance Sheet for Director’s approval
  • Maintain Grant Allocation file
  • Monitor petty cash fund and reconcile with G/L
• Donation Administration

Qualifications:

• 3-year diploma/degree in Accounting, Business Administration (focus on accounting)
• Completion or working towards completion of CPA program an asset
• 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 Skills to set priorities in a fast pace environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Salary range: $47,668-$56,065 per annum;  plus extended health benefits package and HOOPP Pension Plan.  This position is not part of the bargaining unit.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from candidates, whose background is diverse in terms of 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 prospective employees will be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services.  Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.  No phone calls please.  The agency is a perfume free environment.