Job Description

The YMCA is looking for a dedicated Financial Accountant to join our team and support our mission of strengthening community through financial excellence. In this role, you will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to help ensure the YMCA's resources are responsibly stewarded. Your work will directly contribute to our ability to deliver impactful programs and services.
If you are a detail-focused accounting professional who values making a positive community impact, join us at the YMCA where your skills will help build stronger futures.
Make a Meaningful Impact at the YMCA
The YMCA Southwestern New Brunswick is working hard to address the critical issue's facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.
The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 20 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don't have a Y story yet - now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.
The Opportunity
As the Financial Account, you will report directly to the Senior Accountant. This position will play a key role in ensuring all day to day accounting functions within the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick are completed. In this role, the Financial Accountant will be assisting with month-end closing process, account reconciliation, journal entries, accounts receivable, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor. This position requires a high degree of interaction with both staff and others in management as well as versatility and the ability to help other staff members when needed.
Responsibilities

• Assisting the Senior Accountant with the month-end closing process, which includes account reconciliations, journal entries recording, financial and management statement preparation.
• Bank account reconciliation and posting of daily cash receipts.
• Responsible for analysis and reconciliations for our various departments.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns and areas of improvement.
• Filing of monthly HST.
• Assisting with audit process.
• Support the AP process during peak times.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision making.
• Completion any other work-related tasks as required by your supervisor.
• Model appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick's mission, vision and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviour with staff, volunteers and members.
• Represent the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick in a professional manner both in terms of relationships and documents circulated.
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism.

• Self manage personal professional development and work that needs to be completed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Perusing a CPA or designation considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365.
• Knowledge of Xero or other accounting software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work items with minimum direction.

• Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• YMCA membership
• In-house training and professional development opportunities
• Uniform and uniform allowance
• Personal "Y Day"
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• Opportunities for cross-training across departments

• Paid job-related certifications (i.e. First aid/CPR)

Required

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

Interested in Joining Us?
Interested candidates are invited to apply with us online at . We ask all qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume by 5:00pm on Friday November 14, 2025. The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
We value the unique perspectives and contributions of each individual and are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce.
Duty to Accommodate
The YMCA is committed to creating inclusive and accessible environments for all. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application or employment process, we encourage you to let us know so we can ensure equitable opportunities for all.

Skills Required