Accounting Supervisor Jobs

Job Title: Accounting Supervisor

Reports To: Senior Manager, Finance

Division:Finance & Administration

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Monday – Friday (9 am –5 pm)

Location: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON. Habitat GTA currently deploys a hybrid working environment, asking staff to come onsite once (1) per week at minimum.

Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.

Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Finance team the role of the Accounting Supervisor ensure accurate and efficient financial reporting specifically by supporting and supervising the accounts payable and receivables functions, bi-weekly payroll processing and maintaining the general ledger.

Your Impact

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Assist with development and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update related process documents
• AP invoice entries, approvals and supporting documentations
• Review and process Bi-weekly cheque runs and EFT payments
• Review employee expense reimbursements and visa reports
• Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
• Manage and review Pre-Authorized Debit invoices and payment process
• Weekly meetings with ReStores, Land Development and Construction
• Review and release holdback/retainage in accordance with accounting policies
• Support/supervise/oversee the Accounting Specialists functions including:
• Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program

Payroll

• Set up new hires, process terminations and ROEs, employee reimbursements, benefits, and donations in Ceridian Dayforce
• Address payroll and finance related inquiries from employee including password resets

Project Commitments

• Review reports for accuracy
• Set up, maintain project planning and construction contracts, POs, change orders in subcontract module
• Weekly reconciliation of POS systems for retail stores/eCommerce
• Assist with month-end close including:
• Monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts including Cash, A/R, and prepaids
• Maintain fixed assets schedule for acquisition, disposals, and amortization
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices as requested and maintain log
• Assist in audit preparation of working papers, schedules and other information
• Record monthly accruals and allocations
• Provide support for project funding requests
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries from MCAP for mortgage payments by homeowners and download applicable reports
• Additional responsibilities and special projects to be assigned as required from time to time

What You Bring

• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce or other payroll systems will be considered an asset
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Suite, specifically within Excel along with strong computer skills
• 3 – 5 years work experience with at least 1-2 years supervising staff
• Good understanding of accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work and problem-solve, independently
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Post secondary in accounting, business administration, or a related field of study
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Experience with construction accounting will be considered an asset

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the families whose lives are transformed by our work
• Internal job mobility and developmental opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• RRSP eligibility
• Wellness initiatives including EAP and corporate gym membership rate with Goodlife Fitness
• A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Your Application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.