Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.
THE POSITION
Breakfast Club of Canada is seeking a meticulous, organized, and team-oriented Accounting Technician. Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the person in this role will contribute to the smooth operation of the organization’s financial and accounting activities, particularly by supporting processes related to accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries. In a dynamic and committed environment, this person will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, compliance with internal policies, and the continuous improvement of financial processes.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee accounts payable processing and the payment cycle;
- Validate accounts payable transactions processed by administrative staff including invoices, expense reports, and payments to schools and volunteers and ensure they are coded and approved in accordance with established policies;
- Validate accounts receivable invoicing;
- Serve as the point of contact for the travel policy and answer employees’ questions regarding expense reports and reimbursements;
- Coordinate the corporate credit card management cycle, including training employees on SmartData, tracking requests, making account changes, and ensuring compliance with established procedures;
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries;
• Track prepaid expenses; • Track fixed assets;
- Perform bank reconciliations;
- Monitor and balance accounts receivable and accounts payable;
- Perform analyses and reconciliations of general ledger accounts;
- Contribute to work related to interim and year-end audits;
- Participate in the continuous improvement of financial and accounting processes, as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a DEC in accounting;
- Have 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a role involving the full accounting cycle;
- Be fluent in French and English, both spoken and written (English is essential for meetings held several times a month with colleagues and partners across Canada);
- Have excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
- Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Business Central (a plus);
- Demonstrate great attention to detail and be able to make connections between different files, follow-ups, and transactions;
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Commitment to the Club’s mission and values;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
- Team spirit and a collaborative attitude;
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to manage priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines;
- Excellent organizational skills and adaptability;
- Rigorous and meticulous;
- Self-reliant and resourceful.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- Permanent, full-time position;
- Flexible hours to promote work-life balance;
- Summer schedule;
- Annual salary ranging from $58,000 to $70,000, depending on experience;
- Access to a vacation bank and personal time off;
- Time off on your birthday;
- Group insurance plan partially paid by the employer;
- Telemedicine;
- Employee assistance program;
- Pension plan with employer contributions;
- Employee recognition program;
- Health and wellness program;
- Continuing education program;
- The successful candidate for this position will work in a hybrid format if based in the Boucherville (Quebec) or Vancouver (British Columbia) area, or entirely remotely if residing elsewhere in Canada;
- Target start date: as soon as possible.
Breakfast Club of Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages anyone with the skills listed above to apply.
