Job Description
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.
Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Position: Accounting Manager (Full-time)
Hours of Work: Full time 35 hours per week (on-site)
Reports to: Director of Finance
Date Posted: December 31, 2025
Deadline: Until Position is filled
Position Summary The Accounting Manager supports the Director of Finance in managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department at SPLC, including payroll, general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Responsibilities Overall responsibility includes monthly preparation of financial statements and government reports and working directly with the Director to ensure internal control measures and ministry policies are adhered to.
This will include reviewing current processes and developing or enhancing processes, policies, and procedures.
Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the Director in annual preparation of audit to include preparing working papers and providing information as requested
- Prepares timely and accurate completion of monthly internal financial statements and government reports.
- Leads and performs monthly, quarterly and year-end closing including account reconciliations and analysis Leads and performs monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including account reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Responsible for preparing monthly closing entries, e.g. deferred revenue, allocation entries, intercompany invoices and expense reports
- Prepares quarterly and annual information for Federal and Provincial governments (HST, WSIB, Tax returns)
- Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations
- Maintain confidential files, including timely filing of all documents pertaining to required changes
- Ensures accounts receivable and payable activities are performed accurately and timely
- Liaises with the other departmental supervisors to address and resolve issues relating to financial reporting, Receivables and Payables
- Provides detailed financial analysis and ad-hoc reports as required
- Provides back up to other staff in areas as needed
Education : - Completion of Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- An active accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CPA) or completion of the CFE-level examination or currently being at that stage.
Experience & Skills - A minimum of 4-5 years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory roles either from a public accounting firm or Not for Profit
- Experience motivating, guiding and developing a team of accountants
- Experience managing the accounting and month end close process including analysis and interpretation of financial information
- Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill (pivots, v-lookups, and advanced formulas) and accounting software (Great Plains).
- Previous experience in a non-profit and/or healthcare organization is preferred.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in Great Plains, Sage 300 – all modules and Cash management
- Strong background in audit, internal controls and working in a non-profit sector/Ministry funded organization
- Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time/tasks effectively
- Must be flexible with hours and have the ability to work occasional additional hours when required to meet strict deadlines
- Self-started that take initiative and able to work with a high degree of independence utilizing tact and good judgement
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Able to work at the site every day
- Ability to speak a second language an asset
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (on-site), not hybrid position.
Other - Vulnerable Sector screening required
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or medical exception.
Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.
Please submit your application by visiting our website at While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,