Accounting Clerk

Description   SCBC seeks an Accounting Clerk to manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting functions and financial procedures, monthly financial reports, budgeting and annual audit to satisfy internal and external compliance requirements; and provide administrative support to the general office work load.
SCBC seeks an Accounting Clerk to manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting functions and financial procedures, monthly financial reports, budgeting and annual audit to satisfy internal and external compliance requirements; and provide administrative support to the general office work load.
The incumbent is someone familiar with managing a full set of accounting records, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, audits, payroll and budget preparations. This position requires the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with the Finance Team (including the church’s appointed Treasurer and Accountant), ministry leaders, staff members and volunteers, and reports directly to the Administration Manager.
Overview of Church and Community   Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church (SCBC) is a vibrant trilingual (Cantonese, English, Mandarin) multigenerational church with about 1,700 members. We are located in Scarborough (within the Greater Toronto Area) which is one of the most dynamic and multicultural areas in North America. We strive to serve the local community and beyond, seeking to be a blessing to all peoples.
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Qualifications and Education Requirements     Solid knowledge of financial and accounting best practices and procedures
5 years of proven work experience in a similar role

Experience with using financial and payroll software, e.g. Quick Books, Powerpay by Dayforce, and possess excellent skills in Excel
Knowledge of financial regulations, CRA rules for a non-profit organization
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Sharp time management skills, and multi-tasking ability
Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma or certificate majoring in accounting and finance
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills and good command of written and verbal English and Chinese
Excellent interpersonal skills – able to address issues, members’ concerns and event organizers in a professional manner
Exhibit critical thinking in a team environment, ability to work collaboratively with others
Spiritually mature believer in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, with a passion for the local church and the wider kingdom of God
Responsibilities     Conduct the following procurement, finance, banking and accounting functions, including but not limited to the following:
Process internal and external payment requests and assist in monitoring their accuracy
Keep accurate records for all daily transactions, track bank deposits and payments
Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
Input information to payroll software (Powerpay by Dayforce), and assist with taxable benefits’ calculation and other payroll-related duties
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank statements & credit accounts including online donation
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Prepare WSIB, EHT and similar filings, as applicable
Direct and manage accurate completion of the following functions:
Good command of Quick Books and ensure proper recording
Review monthly bank reconciliation for any long outstanding cheques and follow up on the clearance or cancellation
Review monthly budget versus actual financial reports, analyze accounting records to assess accuracy & completeness and provide explanations for any fluctuations or discrepancies from the budget
Prepare year-end…