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SalaryStrides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, residential and treatment services our work helps to strengthen social and emotional well-being for culturally diverse clients to reach their full potential. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 23 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accountant positionis a full-time one-year contract position that is responsible for day-to-day general accounting including fulfilling funder reporting requirements, supporting year-end audit preparations and preparations of any ad-hoc analysis or reports.
Salary Range: $57,143.00 - $66, 544.00 per annum.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
- We provide a hybrid work model.
- We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
- We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
- We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
- We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.
- Provide first level review for entries and activities carried out by Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant to ensure accuracy of information and proper cost-center/ G/L allocation to enable timely processing.
- Validate invoice entries to ensure correct cost-center and appropriate general ledger used for the program for which expense incurred and approved.
- Ensure payment batch invoices and backups are in sequence and appropriate payment advices are attached, before being sent to Directors for approval.
- Ensure invoices are sent at assigned intervals and claim amounts are as per the agreed terms of contract.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations along with required journal entries for assigned accounts.
- Monitor budgets for assigned programs and work with management team to address any issues.
- Gather and prepare information to be entered in the report templates that inform the respective Ministries (or other funders) where funding has been allocated and spent within specified programs.
- Prepare Transfer Payment Budget package for Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services and Ministry of Health.
- Liaise with the program supervisors and Directors for program related details and statistics, per Funder requirements/ needs.
- Provide support to prepare Finance department to successfully meet audit requirements.
- Onboard new team members, providing necessary information and direction to allow them to integrate into their role quickly and successfully.
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
- Undergraduate degree in related field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
- Superior business acumen related to accounting and technical skills coupled with strong analytical ability, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic operating environment.
- Knowledge and experience with financial reporting, maintaining books of accounts and year-end audit work in a non-profit environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial statutory regulations.
- Experience in variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting of expenses.
- Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.
While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- Knowledge of the cultural diversity of communities served by the organization.
- Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate mustcomplete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
- A Vulnerable Sector police check.
- A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is December 29.
Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
