Employment Opportunities

Bookkeeper (Part time)

 

Position Summary:        

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Bookkeeper is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the financial records.  The position is part-time (10 – 15 hours per week) and located at the York Region Food Network offices, 350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, Ontario.

 

Responsibilities:

Maintain the financial records of the York Region Food Network in a Bookkeeping role, as follows:

  • All duties related to Accounts Receivable including: preparation of bank deposits, recording and tracking of all funds received.
  • All duties related to Accounts Payable including: processing of invoices, expense allocations and issuing of cheques.
  • Responsible for maintaining office petty cash disbursements and reconciliations.
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliations
  • Complete payroll inputs and ensure payroll liabilities are accurately recorded.
  • Maintain Vacation schedules
  • HST reporting and refund management
  • Prepare Monthly trial balance, Financial Statements (and other reports as needed), and perform the month end closing for Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Prepare Funding reports as required to meet contract requirements
  • Prepare/Assist with YRFN Financial budget
  • Prepare/Assist with Budgets for Funding Proposals
  • Prepare and File the Annual Charitable Tax Return
  • Assist with the preparation for any Audits with support from the Executive Director
  • Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all financial and bookkeeping activities.
  • Maintain up-to-date, complete and systematic filing system to support bookkeeping and financial records.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 Years Experience in an Bookkeeping role; College Diploma in Accounting or enrollment in CGA program preferred
  • Proficient with Quickbooks Pro Accounting Software.
  • Functional knowledge of general ledger account reconciliations, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable operations in a not-for-profit and/or educational environment
  • Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and other relevant software programs.
  • Knowledge of current Financial Accounting standards relevant to not for profit and charitable organizations.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Application Deadline:      May 7, 2012 4:00pm

Submit Resume to:          Hiring Committee, York Region Food Network

E-mail: 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca