Are you an experienced accounting professional that values meaningful work, sound financial practices, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for leaders, staff, and stakeholders? A well-established non-profit / faith-based organization in the Kitchener area is seeking a full-time Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, charitable receipting, compliance, budgeting, and financial administration. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing recurring deadlines, and supporting a small-office setting with professionalism, discretion, and care.

Our client strives to manage the resources responsibly in support of the work, their people, and the community they serve Maintain accurate financial records, including donations, receipts, deposits, bank transactions, operating expenditures, and supporting documentation. Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, payments, monthly financial statements, and routine reports for leadership or governance review. Support financial analysis, reporting, and information-sharing to help leadership plan and make informed decisions.

Maintain accurate donation and contribution records across multiple giving methods, including cash, cheque, e-transfer, online platforms, and pre-authorized giving. Issue official charitable donation/tax receipts in accordance with applicable Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Manage electronic banking activities, vendor payments, EFTs, payroll deposits, bill payments, cheque deposits, and related documentation.

Administer payroll, including calculations,



direct deposits, deductions, taxable benefits, remittances, T4s, ROEs, and related payroll records. Prepare compliance filings and reports, which may include CRA payroll remittances, HST filings or rebate claims, charitable or not-for-profit annual filings, WSIB reporting, and other government requirements. Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for the annual audit or financial review.

Recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and responsible financial stewardship. Provide advice and direction as the primary organizational contact for internal and external financial and payroll inquires. Provide other needed administrative and operational support.

Hands on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll administration, or financial administration. Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience with financial recordkeeping, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, payment processing, and payroll administration. Working knowledge of Canadian payroll and regulatory requirements,



including CRA remittances and year-end payroll reporting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. A high degree of discretion when handling confidential financial, donor, payroll, and organizational information.

Experience in a non-profit, charitable, church, or faith-based organization would be considered an asset.

Experience with charitable receipting, CRA requirements for registered charities, audit or year-end working papers, accounting/payroll/donor management software, or serving as the sole accounting resource in a small organization would also be helpful By ensuring that financial processes are accurate, transparent, and well managed, you will help the organization plan effectively, meet its obligations, support its people, and continue serving the community with integrity. If you are looking for a role where your accounting expertise supports mission, trust, and responsible stewardship, we would be pleased to hear from you. Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

RLB People may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as organizing applications or assisting with initial screening.

Employment Type: Full-time Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) Employee Assistance Program - Counseling Short Term Disability Supplement Travel Insurance #

📌 Accountant- Financial Management/ Accounting (Waterloo)
🏢 RLB
📍 Waterloo