Job Description

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:

For Children. For Change. For Life.

Position: Corporate Finance Accountant
Reports to: Manager, Corporate Finance
Position Term: Full time, Temporary \xe2\x80\x93 1 year
Primary Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Workplace Type: Hybrid


We are looking for a versatile accountant willing to assist in various financial aspects in a complex non-profit organization. The Corporate Accountant will be primarily responsible for the accounting related to donation processes including bank reconciliation. This role will also assist the Corporate Finance team with other ongoing accounting processes pertaining to the month- and year-end closes.

Duties and responsibilities

Accounting for Donations and Bank Reconciliation (50%)

• Analyze & investigate accounting & finance issues by working with different stakeholders and taking actions to resolve the issues.
• Reconcile and track cash received from all revenue streams prior to month end close, ensuring completeness.
• Investigate, verify, and adjust any donation discrepancies between CRM, F&O and related sources.
• Coordinate with Supporter Operations to upload and post, donation adjustment and direct deposit entries.
• Reconcile revenue and accounts receivable, record any donation, accounts receivable and/or bank adjustments in F&O.
• Record all credit card and bank related transaction fees.

Month-End/Quarter-End/Year End and Ongoing Support (25%)

• Process monthly journal entries and reconciliation
• Follow up on outstanding Bank Reconciliation and other Rec Items
• Issue gift-in-kind tax receipts, investigate and resolve any issue with the tax receipting
• Contribute to preparation of T3010 Charity Tax Return
• Contribute to preparation of interim audit, year end closing, year end audit
• Ad-Hoc Projects and problem resolution.

Accounts Payable Backup (25%)

• Review and process invoices received from vendors, verify receipt dates and input them into payment system in a timely manner, route for approval
• Review invoices and cheque requests from non-vendor for proper documentation, verify appropriate taxes allocation, proper coding against purchase order and non-PO invoices.
• Monitor and resolve all account payable issues and administer all invoices for vendors and non-vendors.
• Manage weekly printing of checks, EFT and wire transfers
• Check AP mailbox and respond to queries from customers and employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year financial accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solving and analytical mindset to solve business and accounting issues.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with diverse groups and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Be self-motivated and meet various deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of common functions and formulas.

Advantageous qualifications to have:

• Completed Accounting designation or Accounting certificate.
• Knowledge and practice of Canadian non-profit GAAP.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics F&O or CRM.

We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.

Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 GTA\'s Top 100

Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People.
We are Partners. We are Responsive.

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.

World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.