WHO WE ARE
Up With Women / Exponenti’elles “UWW/EXP” is a national charity dedicated to helping women and gender diverse individuals experiencing low income build a sustainable pathway out of poverty and realize their full potential. Currently serving in 5 provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia) and growing, UWW/EXP is committed to serving our clients in the official language of their choice, anywhere within our service areas.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
We are a team of passionate, innovative professionals, many with lived experience of the intersecting issues of poverty. We are flexible, pro-parent, pro-mental health, and pro-human. Together, we take pride in cultivating a thriving and enjoyable workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Click here to hear directly from our employees about what it`s like to work with us.
Benefits: Health Plan (Paramedical and Dental), Health Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.), birthday off, internal psycho-social resources, access to one on one coaching as available, and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity, humour and results.
Expected Hiring Salary: $55,000 - $58,000
WHO YOU ARE
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you are self-motivated, detail-oriented and proactive. You have experience in full cycle Accounts payable, Bank reconciliation, Month-end reconciliations, maintaining accurate and up to date records within a nonprofit setting.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage the full cycle of bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger using QuickBooks Online
- Record and pay invoices and expense reports, liaise with vendors and colleagues
- Reconcile and record credit card payments
- Prepare documentation for filing of GST/HST returns to claim rebate
- Assist with month-end closing & reporting, and annual audit process
- Issuing tax receipts for donations received using RE-NXT
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and accounting standards
- As needed, help to develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that promote sound financial management practices and internal controls
- Proactively maintain highly organized filing system, file invoices, reimbursements, insurance information and other financial records
Other duties assigned as required.
WHAT YOU OFFER
Required:
- Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting of 5 years at a minimum, within a nonprofit organization
- Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to the mission and values of Up With Women
Preferred
- English/French bilingualism is preferred but not required
- Familiarity with BambooHR is preferred but not required
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years bookkeeping and accounting experience within a nonprofit organization
- Experience managing full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end reconciliations
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
- Ability to record and pay invoices, reconcile credit card payments, and maintain accurate financial records
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, regulations, and compliance requirements (including GST/HST processes)
- Experience assisting with annual audits and month-end closing & reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Commitment to the mission and values of Up With Women
- English/French bilingualism
- Familiarity with BambooHR
What We Do
Up With Women / Exponenti'elles is a national registered charity dedicated to helping recently homeless and at-risk women and gender-diverse individuals build a sustainable pathway out of poverty. The organization provides a structured, trauma-informed coaching program, professional and personal skill development, and mental health support to help low-income individuals overcome multiple barriers and create stable, prosperous futures where success belongs to everybody.
