Job Description

Posted:

Monday October 6, 2025

Close Date:

Wednesday October 15, 2025

Posting ID:

022-2025
Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region is a community organization legally mandated to respond to and work together with families, their supports, and our communities to protect and care for children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of being abused or neglected.



Our Agency is fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that supports employees to be authentic and fully engage in shaping a healthy workplace and community where children, youth and families thrive.

Why work for us?

Flexible working model Flexible work schedules Casual dress code Employer paid group insurance health & dental benefits Employee and Family Assistance Plan Generous vacation policy Two float days per calendar year OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally Competitive mileage reimbursement


To continue to support the work that we do, the Agency is looking for a full-time Senior Accounting Clerkto join our Finance team.



We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Clerk to support our financial operations. This role is responsible for month-end processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and supporting Ministry submissions. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance across various funding streams and organizational entities.

Key responsibilities:

Perform month-end tasks including journal entries, accruals, sub-ledger clearings, and report maintenance Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements for non-child welfare programs Assist with Ministry reporting and year-end audit preparation Reviews and approves accounts payable and accounts receivable for posting and printing of cheques and transmitting EFT files Support banking activities: deposits, transfers, wire payments, and account setup Contribute to HST filings and annual Charity Returns Maintain financial records and grant transactions for the Family and Children's Services Foundation

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a not-for-profit environment Solid understanding of month-end close processes, accruals, financial statement preparation, and account analysis through working with financial/accounting systems (Oracle, CPIN) Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Strong analytical and report-writing skills to support financial oversight Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities Professional, respectful, and collaborative approach to working relationships Skilled at managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines efficiently Knowledge of Child Welfare system is considered an asset Employment at Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region is conditional upon the verification of credentials and employment, a satisfactory police check, and a satisfactory Child Welfare check.

Salary Range:

$56,731.76

- $68,690.16

per annum (Office & Clerical, Grade 6)

Hours of Work: 34 hours per week

Article 15 applies to internal applicants.

Application Process:

Interested internal applicants are invited to submit a resume to internal.resume@facswaterloo.org, no later than 4:00pm on October 15, 2025 quoting posting #022-2025.



Interested external applicants are invited to submit a resume to resume@facswaterloo.org, no later than 4:00 pm on October 15, 2025 quoting posting #022-2025.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Family & Children's Services is committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous and Racialized people, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. If you feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.