Accountant

Role overview

UNICEF Canada is seeking an Accountant to support its finance team in Toronto. This is a fixed-term, full-time contract for 18 months, reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance and working closely with the Senior Accountant. The role contributes to the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of core accounting operations in a mission-driven, child-focused organization.

The position is based in Toronto and follows a fixed hybrid setup, with attendance in the office required at least two days each week, specifically Tuesday and Wednesday.

The salary range for this role is $54,000 to $60,000 annually, and the package includes benefits and three weeks of paid vacation.

About UNICEF Canada

UNICEF Canada is one of Canada’s long-standing and respected charities, supporting UNICEF’s global work to improve the lives of children and youth. The organization raises funds for UNICEF’s highest priorities and works with governments, partners, and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance children’s rights and well-being. As UNICEF Canada moves into a new strategic plan in 2026, this role offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful period of growth and impact.

What you will do

You will handle essential accounting work across payables, reconciliations, revenue processing, journal entries, cash tracking, and financial reporting support. The role also includes working across financial and operational systems, helping improve processes, supporting data quality, and assisting with audit preparation.

Core accountabilities

• Review and process accounts payable invoices, confirming proper coding, backup documents, and approvals.
• Prepare and issue vendor payments through EFTs, wires, bill payments, and e-transfers, and upload payment files into banking systems.
• Record AP batches and regularly reconcile the accounts payable subledger to keep vendor balances accurate.
• Help resolve invoice variances, payment concerns, and vendor questions promptly and professionally.
• Support EFT corrections and declined payment follow-up by preparing files and assisting with fixes in Raiser’s Edge.
• Check GST, HST, and QST treatment on invoices and employee expense claims submitted through Nexonia.
• Create journal entries for month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on completeness and accuracy.
• Track daily bank activity, support cash monitoring, and record transactions on time.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate differences until resolved.
• Process donation revenue by matching Raiser’s Edge batches with Financial Edge records.
• Prepare revenue reconciliations and follow up on variances with internal stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams to solve revenue and transaction-related issues.
• Keep financial records organized, complete, and ready for audit review.
• Provide backup support across finance-related functions when needed.
• Support month-end and year-end close by preparing schedules and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable.
• Investigate reconciling items and follow up on outstanding balances in a timely way.
• Help prepare audit working papers and supporting documents for year-end audit requests.
• Perform basic analysis and reasonability checks to confirm data quality.
• Work across multiple systems, including Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, Nexonia, banking platforms, ERP, and CRM tools, to input, validate, and reconcile financial information.
• Support system upgrades, CRM and finance system updates, data integrity activities, and process improvements aimed at reducing manual effort.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and cut duplicate data entry through better use of system capabilities and process design.
• Take part in testing and troubleshooting to help ensure changes are implemented correctly.
• Follow standardized procedures and documentation practices to maintain consistency and accuracy across systems.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree, college diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
• At least two years of accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong Excel skills at an intermediate to advanced level, including the use of complex formulas and functions.
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge, or similar fundraising and fund accounting systems, is considered an advantage.
• Experience using multiple accounting and operational systems, such as ERP or CRM platforms, and the ability to learn new tools quickly is an asset.
• Strong organizational ability, careful attention to detail, and a consistent focus on accuracy and data integrity.

Benefits and perks

• Extended health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, and a wellness account.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer contributions of 5% to a group pension plan.
• Parental leave top-up support.
• A fixed hybrid work arrangement that supports both collaboration and work-life integration.
• Three weeks of annual vacation minimum, increasing with tenure, plus one additional day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• 10 paid sick days and 2 personal days.
• 9 to 11 annual wellness days that create additional long weekends.
• Discounted GoodLife gym membership.
• Access to an employee and family assistance program.
• Access to a global learning platform with more than 1,600 courses, webinars, and resources.
• Leadership development, training, and mentorship opportunities with anti-racism and DEI principles integrated.
• Opportunities for local and global stretch assignments.
• A centrally located mid-town Toronto head office, plus satellite offices in Calgary and Montreal.
• Accessible co-working and meeting spaces designed to support diverse employee needs.

Inclusive workplace and hiring process

UNICEF Canada is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring process is fully human-led and does not rely on AI or automated systems for application screening or interviews.

Application and screening requirements

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter as one document by 11:59 PM EST on June 30, 2026, with “Accountant” included in the subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must pass a police background check, including a vulnerable sector screening, in line with the organization’s child safeguarding policy.

Additional information

This is an opportunity to join a diverse, values-driven team working to create meaningful impact for children around the world. The role offers exposure to finance operations, systems improvement, and audit support within a large global humanitarian network.