Mission Services of London is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to serving residents of London and Middlesex County with compassion and dignity. We are currently hiring a Full-Time Financial Accountant with at least 3 years of accounting experience. This role is responsible for key accounting functions including revenue and expense processing, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, audit support, and assisting with budget preparation. The position reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, including reviewing AP and AR balances, reconciling revenue sources, and supporting collection of past-due receivables.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including fixed assets, investment transactions, balance sheet accounts, and monthly financial analysis.
- Prepare and support monthly and year-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, bank reconciliations, and meeting established month-end reporting deadlines.
- Assist with budget development and board/funder reporting.
- Help prepare audit documentation and maintain accurate schedules.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and contribute to the development of improved accounting procedures.
- Perform bank reconciliations and manage petty cash; reconcile payroll entries, deductions, and taxes in the general ledger, including WSIB and EHT remittances, and prepare and submit semi-annual HST returns.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in accounting.
- CPA or working toward designation is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) with strong computer skills, including experience in database management, spreadsheets, and accounting software (Great Plains is an asset).
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
Position Details:
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- This role offers a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined contribution pension plan and comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn more.
Mission Services of London invites applications from all qualified individuals. MSL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.