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Make an Impact Are you an experienced accounting professional that values meaningful work, sound financial practices, and the opportunity to be a trusted resource for leaders, staff, and stakeholders? A well-established non-profit / faith-based organization in the Kitchener area is seeking a full-time Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, charitable receipting, compliance, budgeting, and financial administration. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing recurring deadlines, and supporting a small-office environment with professionalism, discretion, and care. About the Role The Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and aligned with the organization?s values. Our client strives to manage the resources responsibly in support of the work, their people, and the community they serve What You?ll Do Maintain accurate financial records, including donations, receipts, deposits, bank transactions, operating expenditures, and supporting documentation. Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, payments, monthly financial statements, and routine reports for leadership or governance review. Support financial analysis, reporting, and information-sharing to help leadership plan and make informed decisions. Maintain accurate donation and contribution records across multiple giving methods, including cash, cheque, e-transfer, online platforms, and pre-authorized giving. Issue official charitable donation/tax receipts in accordance with applicable Canada Revenue Agency requirements. Manage electronic banking activities, vendor payments, EFTs, payroll deposits, bill payments, cheque deposits, and related documentation. Administer payroll, including calculations, direct deposits, deductions, taxable benefits, remittances, T4s, ROEs, and related payroll records. Support benefits administration, including enrolments, changes, terminations, and related documentation. Prepare compliance filings and reports, which may include CRA payroll remittances, HST filings or rebate claims, charitable or not-for-profit annual filings, WSIB reporting, and other government requirements. Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for the annual audit or financial review. Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process, including budget schedules, documentation, and budget-to-actual reporting. Recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and responsible financial stewardship. Research and resolve financial issues. Provide advice and direction as the primary organizational contact for internal and external financial and payroll inquires. Provide other needed administrative and operational support. Requirements What You Bring You do not need to check every box to be considered. If your experience is closely aligned and you bring sound judgment, accuracy, and confidentiality, we encourage you to apply. Hands on experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll administration, or financial administration. Post-secondary education in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience with financial recordkeeping, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, payment processing, and payroll administration. Working knowledge of Canadian payroll and regulatory requirements, including CRA remittances and year-end payroll reporting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.</ Location Kitchener , ON Work location On site Salary $ 65,000 to $ 75,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #632577550031133712 Various locations Kitchener, ON
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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