Operations Accountant

The Salvation Army in Canada

Operations Accountant responsible for recording and reviewing accounts for The Salvation Army. Focused on accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger management.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$47,547 - CA$71,361 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable and receivable processes, including reconciliation, journal entry preparation, and vendor management. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ProcessingAccounts Receivable ManagementJournal Entry PreparationFinancial ReconciliationVendor Management

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingTax CodingGeneral Ledger ManagementAudit Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsJudgementIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Financial TransactionsExpenditure PolicyCharitable ReceiptsVendor RecordsInternal/External Client Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, code, and process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring proper documentation and timely payments.
Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period and in line with policy.
Enter donations, issue charitable receipts, and allocate deposits accurately in the general ledger.
Maintain vendor records, resolve inquiries, follow up on outstanding transactions, and support vendor invoice processing.
Monitor adherence to tax coding, payment terms, expenditure policy, and maintain safe handling of undistributed cheques/instruments.
Provide financial and processing support to smaller ministry units, including payables, receivables, and advising on procedures.
Communicate regularly with internal/external clients, offering solutions and ensuring financial transactions meet standards.
Prepare audit schedules, support external reporting, and assist with the preparation of required financial documents.
Document processes, develop business requirements, and provide recommendations to improve operations.
Assist ministry unit leaders and stakeholders in understanding financial procedures and the implications of financial decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of university degree in accounting
Two years but less than three years of relevant experience in an accounting/finance environment.
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills, judgement, and concentration in the completion of complex reconciliations and preparation of complex journal entries.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote role offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
Strong entry point into the organization , ideal for early‑career candidates looking to build long‑term growth.
Clear internal growth pathways within the team and across the organization.
Generous benefits package , including health, wellness, and retirement supports.
Support for candidates pursuing their CPA , including: Access to financial assistance through the Army’s educational program.
Opportunities to gain practical, relevant experience that aligns with CPA competency requirements.
Exposure to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Stable, mission‑aligned organization with meaningful work and strong values.