Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

About this position

Impact Starts at UNICEF Canada

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ACCOUNTANT

Are you a skilled accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial reporting, compliance, and analysis, looking to contribute to a purpose-driven organization?

Join UNICEF Canada – one of Canada’s most respected and historic charities – and be part of a high‑impact, mission‑driven team working across Canada and globally to create a better world for children.

Position Title

Accountant

Employment Type:

Fixed term Contract (18 months), Full‑time

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Finance

Direct Reports:

N/A

Salary Range:

$54,000 - $60,000 annually with benefits and 3 weeks paid vacation

Work Location:

Toronto

UNICEF Canada currently operates under a Fixed‑Hybrid model that requires team members to attend the office at least 2 days/week (Tuesday & Wednesday).

Why UNICEF & UNICEF Canada?

UNICEF is the world’s most powerful force for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. Keep them safe from climate change and disease. Serve as the world’s largest provider of vaccines.

Before, during and after emergencies, we’re on the ground with life‑saving help and hope. The needs of children around the world continue to increase and the role of UNICEF is more important than ever.

UNICEF Canada is one of 32 National Committees (Nat Comms) located in high‑income countries around the world. Our team exists to fundraise for UNICEF’s highest priorities and to work neutrally with governments and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance the rights and well‑being of children and youth.

As UNICEF Canada launches a bold new Strategic Plan in 2026, be part of this next phase of impact!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the Accountant plays an important role in supporting day‑to‑day financial operations. This position works closely with the Senior Accountant to support across key accounting activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing core accounting tasks, including accounts payable processing, preparing bank reconciliations, processing and posting revenue transactions, and preparing journal entries and cash‑related entries to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

You will assist in general ledger and subledger activity, support month‑end close processes, and input accounts payable by reviewing invoice coding, verifying supporting documentation, and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner. You will also support payment processing and help maintain accurate vendor and financial records.

Working collaboratively with the Senior Accountant, you will assist in resolving discrepancies, preparing reconciliations, and supporting routine financial reporting activities. This role also provides backup support across finance functions as required to ensure continuity of operations.

The incumbent is also expected to demonstrate strong systems and technology aptitude, with the ability to navigate and work across multiple financial and operational systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, and financial platforms). You will support ongoing system improvements, data integrity initiatives, and process enhancements, including contributing to financial system implementations and upgrades. In addition, you will support year‑end audit preparation by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests in collaboration with internal teams.

Key Accountabilities

Accounting Operations (75%)

• Process accounts payable invoices, including verifying coding, supporting documentation, and appropriate approvals.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments (EFTs, wires, bill payments, e‑transfers) and upload payment files to banking platforms.
• Post AP batches and perform regular reconciliation of the AP subledger to maintain accurate vendor balances.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the coordination of EFT adjustments and…