About Our Client

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The successful candidate will oversee month-end processes, account reconciliations, financial analysis, grant and fund reporting, and support audit and budgeting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting & Accounting

- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Support the preparation of management reports and financial presentations.

Fund & Grant Accounting

- Track and monitor restricted and unrestricted funding sources.
- Prepare grant-related financial reports and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Assist with fund accounting activities and reporting requirements.
- Support grant budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.

Audit & Compliance

- Coordinate the annual audit process and prepare supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
- Support CRA reporting and other statutory filings as required.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis





- Assist with the annual budget and forecasting process.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor expenditures and provide recommendations to management.
- Support departmental leaders with budget-to-actual reporting and financial inquiries.

Process Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
- Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as required.

About You

- 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and working papers.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Determining compensation for this role (and others)



at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited t

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