Junior Accountant

Association for New Canadians•St. John's, NL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, HR, and IT, the Junior Accountant supports financial operations by assisting with data accuracy, reporting, reconciliations, and daily accounting tasks. Works under guidance to help maintain financial records, contribute to reporting processes, and support budgeting, project tracking, and audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with expertise in data management for financial reporting through Excel and accounting platforms such as SAGE Accounting
Knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, standards, laws and regulations is required
Proficiency in project budgeting and management
Experience in financial statement preparation and stakeholder reporting
Knowledge of Finance and Project Management
Strong communication skills, adept at conveying complex financial concepts to stakeholders
Collaboration skills with all staffing levels and external funders, organizational and time management skills are required
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) would be an asset

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and basic dashboards
Maintain accurate financial data in Sage 300 and Excel
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Help monitor cash flow and flag variances or discrepancies
Ensure data is organized and aligned with internal policies
Assist in tracking income and expenses for projects and grants
Help ensure transactions are coded correctly and comply with funding requirements
Support reconciliations and maintain documentation for audits
Work with program teams to gather required financial information
Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
Monitor actuals vs. budget and help identify variances
Update tracking sheets and support financial planning processes
Perform routine checks in Sage 300 for data accuracy
Assist with audit preparation by organizing supporting documentation
Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls