Accounting Specialist

Futurpreneur is a national non-profit organization that empowers young, diverse entrepreneurs, ages 18-39 to start, buy or grow their businesses in Canada, by providing loans with mentorship and resources.

Founded in 1996, we have helped more than 18,700 young entrepreneurs, promoting entrepreneurship among Canadian youth as a critical pillar for diversifying the economy, generating employment opportunities, and fostering a sustainable future.

Futurpreneur is a founding member of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance, the Canadian member of Youth Business International, and the Canadian host of Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Our Purpose (why we exist): To drive inclusive Canadian prosperity by fostering the success of young entrepreneurs

Our Mission (what we do every day to achieve our purpose):To empower diverse entrepreneurs ages 18-39 by providing loans with mentorship and resources to help them start and buy businesses that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity, in their communities and across Canada.

Our Values (how we work – our core principles & commitments): We are mission-driven, collegial & collaborative, diverse & inclusive, and accountable & transparent.

Here’s the opportunity:

As the Accounting specialist, you will be working closely with the Director of Finance and will be responsible for supporting the Finance & Loans team to process accounting transactions and producing final reports to ensure efficient and accurate records are available to be analyzed. You will also strive for and produce clean audit results.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Toronto, ON. The incumbent will be working on our hybrid work model (minimum 2 days in the office).

What you will do:

Employee Expense Reports and Accounts Payable, Tax reporting

•        Process invoices, ensure they are approved and coded correctly;
•         Issue payments (cheques/EFTs);
•        Verify expense reports match all receipts submitted and are in line with expense policy;
•        Ensure proper tax calculations for GST/HST filing;
•       Ensure proper approval authority;
•       Prepare monthly GST/HST returns, Public Service Bodies' Rebate, Annual charity return (T3010) and not for profit returns (T2).

Internal Stakeholder Support

•       Communicate updated general ledger codes to internal stakeholders;
•        Provide information based on accounting software to internal stakeholders as required;
•        Expense submission training and support to users;
•        GL training and support to users;
•        NAV training and support to users.

Annual Audit

•        Assist Controller in preparing all detailed working papers and other supporting documentation for special engagements and audits.

Payroll

•        Record payroll journal entry on a bi-weekly basis;
•        Review and record Manulife benefits from payroll journal entry;
•        Reconcile payroll accounts.

Community Partner Fees

•        Reconcile community partner fees based on activity level;
•        Process payments to community partners and manage inquiries based on payments.

Cash and Investment Account Reconciliations (as needed)

•        Prepare investment, operating and loan cash account reconciliations by posting journal entries to accounting system; journal entries and cash account reconciliations; annual cash account reconciliations.

Loan Portfolio (as needed)

•        Posting all loan journal entries to accounting system;
•        Reconcile Loan management system (TEA) and NAV;
•        Perform Loan Accounts reconciliations on a monthly basis for Loan principal receivable, loan interest and fees receivable, loan interest and fees - revenue, loan write-off, write-off recovery;
•        Reconcile data in our Loan management system (TEA) and CRM system.

• Relevant experience may include education with a focus in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent hands-on career experience. This role will provide a great learning experience for someone pursuing CPA designation;
• 2+ years of experience in a finance administration and reconciliation role;
• Advance level Excel skills, including dynamic spreadsheets and pivot tables, intermediate level skills with other MS Office software;
• 2+ years experience in a role that involved balancing and reconciling sub ledgers;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of general ledger accounts;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of accounting systems;

• Demonstrated experience manipulating large amounts of data;
• Demonstrated experience in supporting internal and external client needs;
• Proven success working pro actively both independently and as part of a team;
• Track record of contributing ideas and implementing process improvements;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment;
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluency in French is considered an asset but not required;
• Alignment with Futurpreneur’s values and commitment to the mission/purpose of the organization;
• Be a role model for Futurpreneur’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people.

HOW TO APPLY:  

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 23, 2025.

At Futurpreneur, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.  

Our package includes a fair base salary, extensive health and dental benefits, and a supportive, flexible work environment.   

We embrace a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a work-from-abroad policy, and generous time off—including paid vacation, personal days, summer hours and a December office closure.  

We are dedicated to ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent compensation. Salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to uphold internal equity and reflect our values. The starting salary for this role is $65,000 per annum and is set at this amount.  

To prioritize health and wellness, we provide comprehensive health and dental coverage, a health spending account, mental wellness support, and a RRSP matching program. We also invest in learning and development through a learning allowance, a coaching program, and access to an e-learning platform. 

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