Volunteer Accountant

Job summary

Maintain accurate financial records, track funds and expenses, prepare tax filings and financial reports, and provide accounting guidance as the organization transitions toward registered charitable status. Support budgeting, the charity application, financial transparency, risk management, and the organization’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Job details

The Clifton Women’s Healthcare Education Network CWHEN Seeking: Volunteer Accountant ABOUT US CWHEN is a non profit whose mission is to host conferences for healthcare professionals to break down stereotypes and dispel misinformation about women’s health. Our goal is also to create an accessible library about women’s health, with videos, peer-reviewed information and self-advocacy resources. WHY YOU WOULD JOIN US If you are passionate about women’s healthcare If you want to be part of helping to educate women across Canada about their own health and bodily autonomy THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a motivated, skilled individual to join us as a Volunteer/ Pro Bono Accountant. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You would be asked to: Establish and maintain appropriate financial records, including expense tracking, reconciliations, and documentation Provide ongoing accounting and tax guidance to the organization, particularly as it transitions from incorporated non profit to a registered charity Prepare and file applicable corporate tax returns and other financial reports in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements Establish and maintain accurate financial records, including tracking incoming funds, expenditures and funding allocation Assist with developing and maintaining the organization’s annual operating budget Assist with the financial components of CWhen’s application for registered charitable status with the Canadian revenue Agency (CRA) Ensure financial transparency, and risk management Support a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility YOUR SKILLS Professional accounting designation (CPA ) or equivalent accounting experience. Proven experience in corporate or public accounting, with a strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) standards. Ability to prepare financial statements and corporate tax filings Knowledge of Canadian corporate taxation and nonprofit financial reporting. Hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft or equivalent platforms. Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report generation A dedication to actively participate in fulfilling the organization’s mission Work with other non profit or charities will be considered an asset Ideally bilingual in English and French; both written and spoken. Fluency in English is essential

What you’ll do

Maintain accurate financial records, track funds and expenses, prepare tax filings and financial reports, and provide accounting guidance as the organization transitions toward registered charitable status. Support budgeting, the charity application, financial transparency, risk management, and the organization’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Requirements

A CPA designation or equivalent accounting experience is sought, along with experience in corporate or public accounting and a strong understanding of ASPE. Candidates should be able to prepare financial statements and corporate tax filings, understand Canadian corporate taxation and nonprofit reporting, and have experience with accounting software and Excel; nonprofit or charity experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Recordkeeping
• Expense Tracking
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounting Guidance
• Tax Compliance
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Financial Reporting
• Budget Development
• Charitable Status Applications
• Financial Transparency
• Risk Management
• ASPE Standards
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Canadian Corporate Taxation
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Social Services