Accounting Assistant

WHO WE ARE

Up With Women / Exponentielles UWW/EXP is a national charity dedicated to helping women and gender diverse individuals experiencing low income build a sustainable pathway out of poverty and realize their full potential. Currently serving in 5 provinces (British Columbia Alberta Ontario Quebec and Nova Scotia) and growing UWW/EXP is committed to serving our clients in the official language of their choice anywhere within our service areas.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

We area team of passionate innovative professionals many with lived experience of the intersecting issues of poverty. We are flexible pro-parent pro-mental health and pro-human. Together we take pride in cultivating a thriving and enjoyable workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion.Click here to hear directly from our employees about what its like to work with us.

Benefits: Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental) Health Spending Account group insurance (Life Dependent Life AD&D) Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs accidental dental hospital care etc.) birthday off internal psycho-social resources access to one on one coaching as available and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity integrity humour and results.

Expected Hiring Salary: $55000 - $58000

WHO YOU ARE

Reporting to the Finance Manager you are self-motivated detail-oriented and proactive. You have experience in full cycle Accounts payable Bank reconciliation Month-end reconciliations maintaining accurate and up to date records within a nonprofit setting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the full cycle of bookkeeping including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger using QuickBooks Online
• Record and pay invoices and expense reports liaise with vendors and colleagues
• Reconcile and record credit card payments
• Prepare documentation for filing of GST/HST returns to claim rebate
• Assist with month-end closing & reporting and annual audit process
• Issuing tax receipts for donations received using RE-NXT
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and accounting standards
• As needed help to develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that promote sound financial management practices and internal controls
• Proactively maintain highly organized filing system file invoices reimbursements insurance information and other financial records

Other duties assigned as required.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Required:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting of 5 years at a minimum within a nonprofit organization
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Commitment to the mission and values of Up With Women

Preferred

• English/French bilingualism is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with BambooHR is preferred but not required

Required Experience:

Manager