Senior Financial Accountant - Finance AND Accounting

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal ******* Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions –Peterborough, Haliburton, Northumberland and Kawartha Lakes, Durham and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 100 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

What We Can Offer You:

Being a part of an engaged and caring work place
Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards
Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is in our culture and talent processes
An agency culture with core values of Inclusivity, Safety, Transparency, Innovation and Excellence

What We Will Ask of You:

As a key member of our Central Administration team, the Senior Accountant plays an important role. On most days you’ll be providing oversight to the finance function while providing support to the Payroll & Financial Analyst as well as the Accounting Coordinator. The Senior Accountant provides reports to the Director of Finance & Infrastructure by ensuring the financial reports adhere to standards outlined by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for NPO's and sector specific other legislative standards. The Senior Accountant seeks to support agency staff to do their best work in fulfilling the the agency's operational plan and strategic direction through specific financial directives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for review and approval of the bi-weekly payroll report, ensuring employees are paid in compliance with applicable legislation including, Employment Standards Act (ESA), Ontario Pension Benefits Act (OPBA), Income Tax Act, agency financial policies and procedures and applicable employee changes such as; statutory deductions as well as pension and/ or benefit contributions, salary and/ or position changes and terminations within the payroll cycle.
Review and assist the Accounting Coordinator with budget reports, bank reconciliations and month end closing procedures.
Develop and maintain comprehensive data systems to document revenue recognition within the billing cycle. This includes contract management, invoicing, payment processing and reconciliation of deferred revenue. This also includes assisting the Director of Finance with revenue forecasting and profitability analysis.
Develop and maintain comprehensive data systems to document payroll, time away, program and staff expenses and budgeting strategies to support the Financial Director as directed.
As directed, acts as a back up to review and approve credit card purchases, staff expense reports, and EFT runs for registered vendors, Outside Paid Resources (OPR’s) and Service User families.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience and knowledge.
5+ years of combined experience in a variety of finance related areas: Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) , Reconciliation and Month end reporting, and Financial Statement (FS) Reporting.
Experience working in developmental sector or non-for-profit is considered an asset
Strong attention to detail, well organized with an excellent ability to prioritize, multi-task and take initiative
Strong working knowledge of financial cycles, reporting requirements and QuickBooks
Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and other stakeholders
Advanced computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
Compassionate and responsible supporter of people, their families, and community partners
Advanced knowledge or strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and its application including; Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), Broader Public Sector Act, Non for profit accounting guidelines and Employment Standards Act (ESA)
Valid G-Class driver’s license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable transportation and have valid proof of automobile insurance with driving for business purposes and a minimum liability of two million dollars

Canada
Ontario
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