The Church of the Holy Trinity (https://holytrinity.to/) is an Anglican Church of Canada parish in downtown Toronto founded in 1847.
We strive to be a community where all can belong, rooted in the liberating hope of Christianity. We celebrate in faith and joy, share doubt and sorrow, and stand together against oppression – living and loving justice in the heart of the city.
Through worship and action we work to build a compassionate, creative and sustainable community. We connect people of all identities, abilities, faiths and life experiences, and stand in solidarity with those on the margins of society.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized part-time Bookkeeper to join our finance team. The part-time Bookkeeper will work closely with the Parish Administrator and the Treasurer to ensure financial transactions are entered accurately in the Church’s Sage 50 accounting system and the semi-monthly payroll is processed accurately in the Payworks payroll system. They will be supervised by the Parish Administrator.
This position is integral to maintaining the financial integrity of our organization. We value candidates who are committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in their accounting skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations including data entry and record keeping
- Work with a high degree of accuracy and limited supports
- Accurately enter receipts (bank deposits, electronic fund transfers, automatic deposits) in Sage 50 on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy of data
- Enter payments (electronic fund transfers, automatic payments, cheques) into Sage 50 on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy of data
- Record credit card transactions in Sage 50 on a monthly basis
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper supporting documentation.
- Process semi-monthly payroll in Payworks to ensure accurate payment to employees, assist with payroll system administration, and prepare payroll journal entries for Sage 50
- Prepare monthly adjusting journal entries with supporting documentation
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash
- Prepare bank deposits, ensure accurate Sage 50 coding and take deposits to the bank
- Enter donations in CiviCRM, our in-house donation system and reconcile to Sage 50 on a monthly basis
- Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Prepare bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations that are part of the month-end close
- Prepare monthly financial reports for distribution to the Parish Administrator, Treasurer, Vestry Executive Committee and various program staff and Church committees
- Prepare reports to the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, as required
- File online quarterly WSIB return
- Prepare semi-annual HST rebate application and allocate non-recoverable portion of HST to capital and expense accounts
- Assist with preparation of the annual budget
- Perform year-end reconciliations, prepare audit working papers, and respond to requests from external auditors during annual audit
- Assist Parish Administrator with other administrative tasks as needed
- Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies or irregularities
- Prepare financial reports for management review
- Ensure compliance with parish policies and regulatory standards
Job Location
- This is an in-office job, working closely with the Parish Administrator at 10 Trinity Square, Toronto (beside the Toronto Eaton Centre)
Qualifications
- Proven experience with bookkeeping and accounting practices
- Proficiency in Sage 50 accounting software
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes
- Knowledge of account reconciliation, account analysis, and budgeting techniques
- Experience with payroll processing
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team - Speak, listen, and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of one to three years of accounting and administrative experience, preferably in a church or non-profit organization
- Post-secondary education in bookkeeping/accounting
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Thorough knowledge and experience in all aspects of basic accounting practices and principles
- Experience with Sage 50 accounting software
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and Google applications (Docs, Sheets)
- Experience with external payroll processing. Knowledge of Payworks Payroll is an asset
- Year-end audit experience is an asset
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
