Bookkeeper

BOOKKEEPER (Entry Level)

Full Time, Permanent

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

$27.40/hour

At Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours. Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with different abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity – something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered, and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.

Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other, with dignity and respect. We recognize that diversity is the foundation for understanding the needs of our stakeholders. We believe the best way to serve our clients and volunteers is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.

That includes:

• Generous benefit days and group RRSPs
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• On-site hot lunch options from our own kitchen
• Free parking

If what we do resonates with your core values then we want to hear from you!

The Role: This entry level position works on-site and contributes to the mission of Community Support Connections by providing support to the Finance and Administration Team. This includes accounts payables, payroll and month end activities.

The Bookkeeper typically works collaboratively with the Financial Controller and Accounts Receivable and thrives in a face-paced, dynamic, hands-on environment. They have a passion for helping our community and are excited to be part of a growing and innovative organization.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

• Accounts payable – completes all activities related to processing accounts payable, including entering vendor invoices, processing payments via cheque, EFT or online payments
• Visa Reconciliations
• Bank Reconciliations
• Processes employee and volunteer expense reports
• Payroll – performs all activities related to payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time in compliance with relevant legislation and agency policies
• Prepares remittances such as WSIB, RRSPs, CRA, EHT per the legislated schedule
• Ensures staff terminations are processed in the payroll software in a timely manner and prepares and submits a Record of Employment (ROE) to Service Canada
• Prepares and distributes T4’s on an annual basis, as approved by the Director of Finance and Administration
• Responds to inquiries from staff regarding payroll, vacation, sick time, lieu banks, payroll deductions and tax deductions
• Assists in month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Assists in the annual audit
• Provides back up for accounts receivable/billing

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum 1 years’ experience
• Hands on accounting experience
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and comfortable using Word
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of the non-profit/charitable sector is an asset
• Experience working with NetSuite an asset
• Excellent communication skills

Working Hours & Environment

• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Extensive computer and telephone use
• Occasional working from home office

If this role sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for to challenge yourself and showcase your abilities – we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly identifying the unique attributes you bring to the position, byJune 10, 2024.

We are happy to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know how to best meet your needs.

Check out communitysupportconnections.org to learn more about our programs and services! You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!