Contract Accountant

Job description:

Reports to: Director of Finance

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Work Arrangement: Preferably in-office, with consideration given to hybrid or remote arrangements

Type: Independent contractor

Pay Scale: $60,000

Term: 9 months

Position Summary

Thrive Housing and Support is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide senior-level accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, audit, and month-end support to the Finance team.

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, preparing reconciliations and financial reporting packages, supporting external audits and funder reporting, and identifying and processing required accounting adjustments.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance staff and program teams.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Month-End

• Prepare monthly bank, credit card, balance sheet, and other general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, allocations, corrections, and other month-end adjustments.
• Maintain the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Review monthly financial results for completeness and accuracy and identify and process required adjustments.
• Complete account analysis and support the timely completion of month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare and process inter-program, departmental, and segment chargebacks and allocations, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare the Monthly Financial Reporting Package for review by the Director of Finance.
• Prepare quarterly financial and audit-related reporting packages for review and presentation by the Director of Finance.
• Assist with financial analysis, variance explanations, and supporting schedules as required.
• Assist with financial reporting requirements for Ontario Health and other funders, as applicable.

Audit and Compliance

• Prepare lead schedules, working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual external audit and other financial reviews.
• Respond to audit information requests and assist with resolving audit queries.
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations and improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and updating of Finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Finance Team Support

• Provide accounting guidance and training to junior Finance staff.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, process improvements, and other Finance initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Finance team and other departments to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation, or active progress toward a CPA designation, strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible accounting experience may be considered.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, monthly close, audit working papers, and financial reporting packages.
• Experience with not-for-profit or publicly funded organizations is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with Ontario Health, Ministry of Health, or other government/funder financial reporting is considered an asset.
• Previous public accounting or CPA firm experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and/or Yardi is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze financial information and identify errors, inconsistencies, and required adjustments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Sound professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to explain accounting concepts and processes clearly to both financial and non-financial colleagues.

Thrive is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].

During the interview process, we may use an AI-powered notetaking tool to assist with capturing and organizing interview discussions. This helps us focus on the conversation while ensuring accurate and consistent notes. The recording and notes will be used solely for recruitment purposes and handled in accordance with our privacy practices.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization