Membership and Fees Accountant - CPA

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Membership and Fees Accountant – CPA

18 Sep 2023

Permanent

Toronto, ON

$82,057.00 / per Year

Job Details:

Our client in the Toronto area has a Permanent opportunity for a Membership and Fees Accountant.

We are looking for a CPA designation for this exciting, On-Site opportunity with exceptional benefits and a company Pension Plan.

Interested candidates may submit their resume in word doc. format to Robert Gordon at robertg@staffworkscanada.com for further consideration. Staffworks thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Responsibilities
Job Summary Accountable to the Chief Financial Officer and Manager of Finance and Audit, the Membership and Fees accountant is primarily responsible for the coordination and maintenance of centralized membership records including the calculation of membership fee revenue, membership counts, and projected membership counts. The position is responsible for the preparation of detailed fee revenue statements, related reports, and analysis as well as the preparation of monthly journal entries. Responsibilities
- Processes and maintains all member records concerning membership status and fee rates;
- Calculates membership fee revenue;
- Liaises with boards, Association unit offices, Association staff and individual members to extract, compile and ensure the accuracy of membership information;
- Reviews and recommends changes to the organizations Administrative Guide to Membership and Fees and various other forms used by the boards to ensure compliance with Association policies and procedures, provincial statutes, unit collective agreements, grievance settlements, etc.;
- Researches, evaluates and recommends changes in the member record systems and procedures, and assists in their design and implementation;
- Maintains control over records by ensuring that Association policies and membership prerequisites are observed;
- Responsible for the compilation and maintenance of all categories of membership applications to ensure that policies are followed, forms and procedures are effective, all inquiries are answered, and applications are processed promptly;
- Co-ordinates the storage, security, retrieval, updating and disposal of all records;
- Periodically inventories and audits active and inactive records;
- Distributes membership information regarding records and fees;
- Assists in the co-ordination of cross-departmental and organizational application of member data;
- Acts as liaison to arrange for major lists and labels in either electronic or print form for publications and materials and ensures that the Administration Departments are advised of any changes;
- Manages and co-ordinates the content of the web pages related to membership;
- Initiate changes in methods and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency of the member records and fees functions;
- Works cooperatively with other staff members who compile, maintain, and perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of membership records; and
Experience
Required Skills
- Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills;
- Proven ability through prior work experience to prepare financial forecasts, reports and analysis;
- More than five years' accumulated experience working with organizational or financial records with an Association or a similar institution, or in related work including extensive experience with data base management and administration;
- Demonstrated analytical skills including the ability to break down problems and navigate through them when data and operational rules are ambiguous;
- Demonstrated ability to organize the annual workflows of the membership and fee work function;
- Attention to detail with an eye for accuracy, especially error‐free data entry;
- The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of member and organization information;
- Excellent customer service;
- Experience working with a membership database. iMIS proficiency is considered a significant asset.
- Familiarity with non-profit and membership best practices, tools, and techniques;
- The ability to rapidly learn and use new software;
Required Education/Experience:
- Extensive training in database management and/or completion of a University/College program in information technology.
- Completion of a professional accounting designation CPA, CMA, or CGA.
Benefits Our Client is committed to providing our employees with an empowered, supportive, inclusive, and diverse working environment. All permanent employees have access to:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
- Wellness Resources
Accessibility

Staffworks thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations to apply. If you are selected for an interview, please inform your recruiter of your accommodation requirements.

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