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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in accounts payable processing, financial transaction management, and maintaining accurate financial records. Capable of supporting financial reporting and analysis while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Accounts Payable ProcessingQuickBooks OnlineFinancial ReportingBookkeeping PrinciplesAttention to Detail
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Financial Transaction ProcessingRecord MaintenanceAccrual CalculationGeneral Ledger EntriesBank ReconciliationJournal EntriesSpreadsheet Proficiency
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeGoogle SheetsDEXTOnline Expense Reimbursement Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Accounting Diploma
Industry Keywords
CIFAR PoliciesFinancial ComplianceFull-Cycle AccountingYear-End ActivitiesFinancial Documentation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Process and enter accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices, travel claims and meeting-related expenses
- Review supporting documentation for completeness, approval and compliance with CIFAR policies
- Assist with weekly payment processing, including EFTs, online bill payments and wire transfers
- Review monthly credit card transactions through DEXT and accurately record expenses
- Support monthly financial reporting, account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis
- Prepare invoices for partners, donors and vendors
- Assist with bank deposits, monitor bank balances and report receipts to internal stakeholders
- Reconcile event-related financial details and calculate and record accruals and general ledger entries in QuickBooks
- Assist with adjusting journal entries and other financial documentation
- Support year-end activities and preparation for CIFAR’s annual audit
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation
- Work with the Senior Financial Officer to review and improve financial processes
- Provide day-to-day financial support to the Director, Finance, Senior Financial Officer and Financial Coordinator
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed Accounting Diploma or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through relevant work experience
- 1–2 years of related accounting experience, ideally with exposure to full-cycle accounting activities
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Experience processing financial transactions, maintaining records and working with spreadsheets
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets
- Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is an asset
- Experience with online expense reimbursement systems and DEXT is an asset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy in a busy environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization
- Preference for employees fluent in both English and French where possible; other languages are an asset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive wellness and benefits, including extended health coverage and mental health supports
- Defined benefit pension
- 4 weeks’ vacation
- CIFAR Days (paid days off throughout the year)
- Professional development resources and opportunities for learning and growth
- Hybrid work-from-home arrangements
- Focus Fridays (meeting-free Fridays every week)
- Generous maternity and parental leave top-ups
- Flexible work environment