Accounting Coordinator - Permanent, Part-Time (21 Hours/Week)

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The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Durham Region. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients to achieve our mission to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their care partners.

We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, social service workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation staff, and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.

We promote an equitable and inclusive environment that is healthy and discrimination-free and recognizes and respects the personal worth, dignity and diversity of our staff, volunteers, students, and Board members. We respect the values and beliefs of all who gather in our organization.

Our values include collaboration and respect and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

The Accounting Coordinator reports directly to the Manager, Finance & Administration and will primarily be responsible for accounting support. The Accounting Coordinator may also assist the Manager, Finance & Administration in other areas such as budgeting, preparation of financial reporting, or the audit as required.

What you will be doing

• Lead accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger transactions.
• Perform General Ledger account analysis and reconciliation.
• Review, prepare and issue vendor payments in accordance with limits of signing authority policy, including receiving appropriate invoice coding and signatures.
• Prepare one-off client invoices within the client database as required. Apply client payments accurately within accounting software and client database; reconcile accounts at month-end and prepare a monthly A/R aging report.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation within accounting software and obtain Treasurer signature.
• Review credit card statements and generate monthly credit card reconciliation within accounting software.
• Provide monthly credit card statements and backup documentation to appropriate signing authority.
• Assist with budget process including set up of budget files and gathering of information relating to budget items as required.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for review.
• Follow accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate recording & receipting of all revenue transactions including but not limited to those generated through fund development & special events.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of financial government reporting including but not limited to annual Charity Return, Canada Revenue Agency reporting.
• Responsible for payroll accounting entries including but not limited to employee expense reimbursements, group health benefits and RRSP entries, bi-weekly pay entries, accruals, and allocations.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of payroll data to general ledger accounts with guidance from the Manager, Finance & Administration.
• Prepare audit documentation and assist with other audit activities including but not limited to work with the external auditor.
• Assist in the development of business process maps of key accounting procedures incl. flow charts, guidelines, or procedure listings.
• Active participation in agency related meetings providing follow up action and involvement as designated
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Participation and involvement in key agency fundraising events as required

Other duties

• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

What you will bring along

Education:

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma with a specialty in Finance or Accounting an asset
• Certificate in Bookkeeping an asset

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Not for Profit accounting knowledge an asset
• Excellent analytical skills
• Detail oriented and hands-on approach
• Highest standard of ethics and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Knowledge of accounting transactions and GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Current Ontario driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle
• Clear vulnerable persons check

Travel Requirements

• Successful candidates must be prepared to travel throughout Durham Region
• The occasional offsite training/meeting may require travel within Durham Region.

Physical Demands

• No special physical demands are required beyond the performance of general office duties

To Apply

Please submit your , no later than July 5, 2026 by 4:00 pm to:

Hiring Manager

jobs@alzheimerdurham.com

Applications will be accepted by email only. We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The position is for a new vacancy.

To be eligible, you must:

· Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

· Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment

The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.

The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Pay: $30,000.00-$33,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person