[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Connective

Role Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting through reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial analysis, and internal and external reporting. This role provides guidance on accounting treatment, supports budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities, and contributes to strong internal controls, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across finance processes. The Senior Accountant also supports evolving organizational needs by mentoring finance staff, collaborating across teams, and helping implement practical processes, system, automation, and reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in accounting
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset
• 4+ years of experience in full cycle accounting
• Knowledge of accounts standards for not-for-profit organizations, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with accounting systems
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Willingness to learn new skills and contribute to process improvements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written)

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
• Ability to successfully pass a reference check

Benefits

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)