Senior Accountant - 12-18 Month Contract POST NUMBER: 480000

About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity

• Under the direction of the Manager, Finance the Financial Analyst coordinates the preparation of the annual agency budget
• Assists Managers in budget submissions to regional governments
• Prepares year-to-date financial reports 
• Prepares journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepares Annual Grants utilization report for regional government
• Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements and reviews same
• Variance analysis of monthly general ledger and financial statements.
• Revenue recognition, funds analysis and complete government documents
• Maintains year-end audit schedules
• Reconciles agency’s investments monthly and annual reconciliation
• Prepares annual returns (i.e. Charity Information Return, etc.)
• Completes GST returns semi-annually
• Completes Statistics Canada reporting
• Prepares and posts payroll journal entries
• Other assignments as directed by the Manager, Finance

About You

• Completion of Post-secondary education 
• Two to five years financial accounting, auditing and/or budgeting experience
• Knowledge of the application of principles and practices employed in effective financial analysis and research, budget development and control techniques and processes
• Strong analytical, research, problem solving and resolution abilities
• Ability to communicate results of analysis and effectively interact with leaders at all levels of the organization
• A team player that will think strategically and effectively when faced with difficult challenges
• Highly organized and efficient to prioritize and work effectively in a deadline oriented environment
• Ability to work with minimal direction, including ensuring that all work aligns with program and Agency goals
• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, macros, lookup functions) SAGE, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Dayforce Payroll and HR module experience an asset

Pay Range
$$80,000 – $90,000 per year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.