Accounting and Finance Associate

12 Month Contract with Possibility of the role becoming Permanent

The YMCA of Central East Ontario operates out of three major Health, Fitness and Recreation facilities as well as approximately 20 community locations. Our team consists of more than 350 staff members and over 150 volunteers. We proudly serve Belleville, Peterborough, the City of Quinte West, and the surrounding areas in Hastings County, Prince Edward County, and Peterborough County.

As a charity, we are driven by core values that guide our actions and decisions: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Inclusiveness and Kindness. The YMCA offers our employees meaningful jobs with the opportunity to positively impact individuals' lives and enhance the health of our communities.

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Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accounting/Finance Associate provides support to the Manager including overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, preparing journal entries, grants and funding tracking, among other finance related duties. As a member of the Association’s Finance Department, this position functions to align accounting processes across the Association.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Monthly responsibilities include: bank reconciliations, AP reconciliations, internal systems reconciliations, recurring and non-recurring journal entries, and production of Departmental Financial Statements (along with a Statement of Revenue and Expense and a Balance Sheet).
- Producing quarterly Financial Statements and Board Reports.
- Tracking and recording of investment accounts.
- Responsible for tracking and assisting with reconciling all grants and funding including Child Care Fee and Wage subsidies, and CWELCC.
- Assist with creating systems and tracking for funding as it relates to the New Build.
- Pull down on-line banking information on a Daily/Weekly basis and post as required.
- Year-end responsibilities include accurate trial balance, all required working papers and review of G/L accounts, review of payroll year end, and support auditors with all year end requirements.
- Responsible for remitting payroll related deductions, i.e.: Benefits and Pension; filing EHT remittances and returns; filing quarterly HST returns.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving hourly payroll.

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION**:

- University Degree in related discipline
- Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or equivalent or working towards a designation)
- Experience in Not for Profit Accounting
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience with accounting software packages
- Proficient with Excel and Word

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check

**What the YMCA of Central East Ontario has to offer**:

- Pension plan is offered to all once staff qualify
- YMCA membership
- Staff discounts for Child Care
- Health, Rx, vision, dental, long term disability, and life insurance for full time, permanent employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities
- A rewarding job

**How to Apply**:
Applications will be received until September 22, 2025, by 4:00pm

We appreciate your interest in a career opportunity with the YMCA of Central East Ontario. Please note that with the high amount of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Central East Ontario is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. The YMCA of Central East Ontario values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: In person