Accountant/Comptatble

Director of Administration and Personnel @ YES | Job Coaching, Coaching Founded in 1995, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to enriching the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and start and grow businesses. Position Summary Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for supporting community initiatives? Join our team as an Accountant and play a key role in managing the financial integrity of a multi-year grant allocation project. The accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of a grant-funded project, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial consolidation. This role ensures accurate financial operations and supports both internal teams and external grantees. Position Responsibilities Manage all accounting functions for a multi-year grant project, including payables, receivables, and reconciliations. Track and report grant funds and expenses in compliance with guidelines. Prepare financial reports for grantors and stakeholders; consolidate grantee reports. Develop and monitor project budgets; conduct forecasting and advise on fund reallocations. Support grantees with financial reporting and ensure timely submissions. Oversee banking transactions and cash flow; reconcile bank statements. Ensure audit readiness and compliance with financial regulations. Collaborate with program staff and leadership to align financial and program goals. Participate in other YES Foundation activities as needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification is a plus. Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in non-profit or grant-funded programs. Proficiency in Sage Cloud and advanced Excel. Strong knowledge of grant accounting and compliance. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with financial regulations for non-profits. As an organization that provides services in English this position requires excellent English writing and communication skills. Benefits YES is proud of its diverse, committed, focused and respectful staff and volunteers. YES has a dynamic and fast paced work environment and offers its employees: 10 paid sick days/personal days per year A Group Insurance plan (Life Insurance/ Health & Dental/ Disability Insurance) An Employee Assistance Plan VSRP (Voluntary Sector Retirement Plan) Closed between Christmas and New Year 11 Statutory holidays How to Apply Send both your cover letter and CV YES values and embraces diversity of origins, non-discrimination linked to age, gender or sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Valuing each employee of the organization as an individual and treating everyone on an equal footing allows us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Consumer Services Base pay range CA$75,000.00/yr - CA$75,000.00/yr #J-18808-Ljbffr