Accountant

Description
At the Y, our core purpose is to help grow great people. We are a charity committed to
nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, promoting healthy living and
fostering social responsibility. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Accountant is
responsible for shared duties such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and general
accounting and office support. As a CPA Manitoba pre-approved program office, this role
provides an opportunity to fulfill the practical experience required to become a CPA.

Why work at the Y?

A comprehensive benefits package comparable to some of Canada’s best employers
A generous vacation entitlement that increases with years of service
Complimentary individual membership to our Community Hubs with available family add-on so you can enjoy all our health, fitness and aquatics services
An employer-matching pension plan
Contribute your skills to meaningful work that supports programs across the Association

Join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for learning and professional growth

What will you do?

Process cheque runs, invoicing, receipting payments and tracking receivables
Reconcile employee credit cards and advances
Prepare and issue charitable tax receipts for donors
Enter journal entries, payable and sales transactions
Assist with annual financial statement audit as required
Monitor, analyze and reconcile receivable and payable accounts
Are you the right fit?

Self-motivated, detail oriented and organized
Able to build rapport and strong relationships with managers and employees
Able to provide clear direction and assistance to staff, verbally and in writing
What else do you need?

1 year of experience in a similar role or accounting diploma or certificate
Strong computer skills: Excel, Word and Outlook
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
Outstanding customer service and public relations skills
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants

The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings.

Contact [email protected]

The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.