JOB DESCRIPTION

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.
The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 20 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of over 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education with 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Perusing a CPA or designation considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office 365.
• Knowledge of Xero or other accounting software is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work items with minimum direction.
• Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check

• Assisting the Senior Accountant/Controller with the month-end closing process, which includes account reconciliations, journal entries recording, financial and management statement preparation.
• Bank account reconciliation and posting of daily cash receipts.
• Responsible for preparing claims, forecasts and analysis for all Newcomer Connections contracts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns and areas of improvement.
• Filing of monthly HST.
• Assisting with audit process.
• Support the AP process during peak times.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision making.
• Completion any other work-related tasks as required by your supervisor.
• Model appropriate behaviours in line with the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick’s mission, vision and values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviour with staff, volunteers and members.
• Represent the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick in a professional manner both in terms of relationships and documents circulated.
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism.
• Self manage personal professional development and work that needs to be completed.