Financial Accountant

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the maintenance, and validity of The Salvation Army's general ledgers, and associated sub-ledgers. They will prepare and process complex reconciliations and prepare major journal entries (both one-time and recurring in support of these functions). The Financial Accountant will be the prime person responsible for a designated set of ministry unit and client financial statements and be the prime contact for clients in the understanding and resolution of financial statement issues.

Where applicable, identify and recommend process improvement and document processes within their area of responsibility.

• Perform reconciliations on general and sub-ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Research and generate analytical and financial reports, including budgetary and cash flow reviews.
• Regularly review financial statements for accuracy, health indicators, and compliance with policy.
• Prepare required accruals and ensure proper classification of invoices as per policy.
• Initiate bank transfers, perform daily reconciliations, and ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by appropriate approvals and documentation before processing.
• Act as a primary contact for internal units and external clients, addressing accounting issues and providing solutions.
• Assist with budget preparation and provide detailed budget variance analysis to stakeholders.
• Communicate financial risks or issues of ministry units to the Senior Financial Accountant.
• Ensure tax rebates are claimed correctly and complete required charitable filings, including CRA T3010.

• Completion of university degree in Finance/ Accounting.
• Two (2) years of experience in an accounting/finance environment.
• CPA candidate preferred.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• High quality Excel spreadsheet skills for handling large volumes of data (function knowledge specific to VLookups and index/match, indirect, trims, left, right, mid, substitute, if statements [with or/and logic]).
• Excellent knowledge of Word.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills are a must.

The target hiring range for this position is $50,897.60 to $63,627.20 with a maximum of $76,356.80. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.

Acc if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

• Health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• RRSP’s.
• Flexibility at work.
• Opportunity to expand our skills and advance our careers.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you'll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.