Accounting Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION – Accounting Manager 

Department: Finance & Operations  

Reports to: Senior Director, Finance & Operations 

Direct Reports: Accounts Payable & Purchasing Administrator, Senior Donor Relations Administrator 

Status: Full-time 

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 

Position Overview:  

The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team, oversees daily accounting operations, and ensures accurate financial reporting. The incumbent will provide information to the Senior Director, Finance & Operations as requested to support analysis, budgeting, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports. 

Major Responsibilities:  

• Manage and execute the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, benefits and pension administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting. 

•  Oversee internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures. 

• Lead the accounting team to build a culture of collaboration, engagement and flourishing 

• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize functions and efficiency within the available resources 

• Provide strategic analysis as requested to drive improved decision making. 

• Work with external auditors and audit committee to support the annual audit. 

• Prepare financial information for monthly, quarterly and annual reports. 

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. 

• Provides input on all accounting matters including financial systems, recordkeeping, analysis, and reporting. 

• Sets the priorities within accounting group. 

• All other financial and regulatory reporting to various companies and agencies (CRA, FSRA, Stats Can, etc.) 

• Participate in staff meetings, devotions and prayer meetings 

• Other related duties as required or assigned.  

 

Qualifications: 

• Have a deep growing personal faith in Jesus Christ and support the Statement of Faith of The Peoples Church. 

• University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CMT) preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of corporate accounting 

• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records, pensions, benefits etc  

• Experience supporting audits performed by external audit firms 

• Experience leading a collaborative team 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills 

• Experience in contemporary accounting systems 

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office 

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions 

• Attention to detail  

• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills 

 

Working Conditions: 

• Interacts with others (volunteers, staff, congregants, vendors) regularly 

• Management position which involves working extra hours 

• Must attend The Peoples Church 

• Full time – occasional weekends 

• Vulnerable Sector clearance required 

• Support and understand Shared mandate and Statement of Faith 

• Participate in staff meetings, devotions etc.  

 

The Peoples Church is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Director, People & Culture of the accommodation measures, if required, which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.