Job Description

St. John Ambulance - National Office

Position:

Accounting Coordinator

Reports to:

Manager, Finance

Location:

Ottawa region, ON / Hybrid

Status:

Full Time, Permanent

Who We Are

St. John Ambulance (SJA) is a federation of charitable organizations that operate in all provinces and territories of Canada and is affiliated internationally with the Order of St. John which conducts charitable activities in over 40 countries worldwide. Operating in Canada since 1883, SJA's mission is to support communities across Canada to enhance their health and well- being through training, products, and community-based services.

Position Overview

At St. John Ambulance we are proud of the community impact and training we provide. The role of the National Office is to provide support services and national leadership to the provincial/territorial SJA organizations (Councils) across Canada.

We are looking for a dynamic, well-rounded Accounting Coordinator to be responsible for the general accounting functions of the organization.

Responsibilities

Input and process vendor invoices

Review account coding to budget

Prepare and process payments, including wire transfers and ACH, and ensuring proper authorization and coding

Issue and reconcile accounts receivable invoices for monthly service fees, software licenses, projects and other recoverable expenses to Provincial Councils.

Prepare weekly bank deposits.

Reconcile all bank accounts, credit card payments, expense reports

Track and reconcile donation revenues.

Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts, including accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, Deferred revenue, Deferred Contributions and other receivables.

Actively involved in the month-end close

Assist with year-end audit preparation, including schedules and supporting documentation

Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

College diploma in accounting, Finance with experience.

Experience in non-profit organizations, registered charity

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience working in a paperless, virtual environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French is an asset.

Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range is commensurate with experience ($50,000 - $55,000 per annum), including health benefits (Life, LTD, Health, Dental, Out of Country), company pension and three weeks' vacation. Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required depending on the work schedule.

SJA welcomes diversity in our organization and qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

Please forward a resume and cover letter with the subject line" Accounting Coordinator".

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gloucester, ON K1J 1A3

Application deadline: 2025-08-22
Expected start date: 2025-09-08