Job Description

Hours: Working hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Onsite
Who We Are
At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at
This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Finance and Administration
How You Will Make an Impact
The General Accountant demonstrates responsibility and enhances the dignity and quality of life of our clients, visitors and staff by being accountable for the daily accounting functions, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
Through responsible leadership and effective role modelling, the General Accountant is responsible for the demonstration of the Mission, Vision and Values at work within the Finance department and Good Shepherd. The General Accountant will be responsible for:

• To provide service in a dignified, culturally-competent and respectful manner that reflects the charism of Good Shepherd Centres and which reflects an integrated anti-racism/anti-oppression framework.
• Act as a resource to managers and directors as needed
• To provide back up to Accounting Coordinator position
• Prepare and process bank deposits and receivables in ERP system
• To enter donation revenues in the ERP system
• To confirm accuracy of vendor invoices, and coding and follow up on discrepancies.
• Calculate HST tax distribution costs and recoveries
• Assist in compiling data for monthly and quarterly ministry and city regulatory reporting.
• Record expense allocation codes for accounts payable processing.
• Assist in processing of cheque and EFT runs
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries and accrual journal entries as required
• Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Complete monthly corporate credit card reconciliations
• Generate Aged AP and AR reports, bringing anything over 90 days to Manager\'s attention
• Prepare monthly government HST remittances
• To process all annual accounting function including:
• Assist in the preparation of year end working papers for audit requirements
• Assist Manager of Finance in the Maintenance of the Capital Asset records and reconciliations.
• To ensure compliance with legislated regulations, agency guidelines and policies, including adherence to established approval and control processes
• To process monthly accounts receivable functions including but not limited to:

• Vendor statements with system transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• To process all annual accounts receivable functions
• Perform any other duties related to the Good Shepherd as directed by the Manager of Finance or delegate.

What You\'ll Bring to Our Team

• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast paced and changing work environment.
• Creativity and flexibility in achieving desired outcomes.
• Hospitable in dealings with clients / public / volunteers / staff, and other key stakeholders.
• Available and responsive to the needs of others.
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, interpersonal and organizational
• Minimum college diploma in accounting or business preferable 1-2 years of experience in financial disciplines.

What We Offer

• Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
• FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
• Make a difference and provide HOPE
• Extended benefits

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.
Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.
Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.
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