Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION – Accounting Manager
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: Senior Director, Finance & Operations
Direct Reports: Accounts Payable & Purchasing Administrator, Senior Donor Relations Administrator
Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
Position Overview:
The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team, oversees daily accounting operations, and ensures accurate financial reporting. The incumbent will provide information to the Senior Director, Finance & Operations as requested to support analysis, budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports.
Major Responsibilities:
Manage and execute the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, benefits and pension administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting.
Oversee internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Lead the accounting team to build a culture of collaboration, engagement and flourishing
Identify and implement opportunities to optimize functions and efficiency within the available resources
Provide strategic analysis as requested to drive improved decision making.
Work with external auditors and audit committee to support the annual audit.
Prepare financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
Provides input on all accounting matters including financial systems, recordkeeping, analysis, and reporting.
Sets the priorities within accounting group.
All other financial and regulatory reporting to various companies and agencies (CRA, FSRA, Stats Can, etc.)
Participate in staff meetings, devotions and prayer meetings
Other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
Have a deep growing personal faith in Jesus Christ and support the Statement of Faith of The Peoples Church.
University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CMT) preferred.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of corporate accounting
Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records, pensions, benefits etc
Experience supporting audits performed by external audit firms
Experience leading a collaborative team
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience in contemporary accounting systems
Advanced knowledge of MS Office
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions
Attention to detail
Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
Working Conditions:
Interacts with others (volunteers, staff, congregants, vendors) regularly
Management position which involves working extra hours
Must attend The Peoples Church
Full time – occasional weekends
Vulnerable Sector clearance required
Support and understand Shared mandate and Statement of Faith
Participate in staff meetings, devotions etc.
The Peoples Church is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Director, People & Culture of the accommodation measures, if required, which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.