Finance Coordinator - Second Harvest

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Date: January 2025

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director of Finance

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $52,000 to $57,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Time Required on-site: 40% (approximate)

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Are you ready to combine your passion for finance with a mission to create meaningful change? At Second Harvest, we are more than Canada’s largest food rescue organization—we are a trailblazer in sustainability and social impact, committed to reducing food waste and ensuring food security for communities across the nation.

Your background in financial operations and your eye for detail have prepared you to step into a role that’s as dynamic as it is impactful. You’re ready to join a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, all while making a tangible difference in the lives of others.

The Role:

The Finance Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Second Harvest’s financial operations. You will oversee and act as the main point of contact for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of financial processes while maintaining professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

If you are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about financial accuracy and transparency, this role is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your Impact:

1. Manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, logging and processing expense claims, invoices, and credit card transactions using the Financial Edge accounting system.
2. Serve as the first point of contact for all Accounts Payable activities, providing timely communication with vendors and resolving payment-related queries.
3. Process payments via EFT, wire transfer, or cheque with precision and efficiency.
4. Generate accurate Accounts Receivable (AR) non-donation invoices and maintain the AR tracking record.
5. Perform bank reconciliations for raffle accounts and GICs.
6. Follow established procedures for receipts, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.
7. Support month-end journal entries and closing processes.
8. Identify and escalate unresolved discrepancies to the Director of Finance, providing recommendations for resolution.
9. Maintain and update Finance-related files and documentation.
10. Assist with interim and annual financial audits.

Who You Are:

1. Detail-Oriented: You are proud of your work and know that cutting corners isn’t an option. You are thorough and accurate with strong data entry and data processing abilities.
2. Organized: You have excellent project and time management skills. You have a very keen attention to detail, coupled with the ability to multitask.
3. Communicative: You have a knack for making complex ideas seem clear and simple. You take pride in being able to share technical and legal requirements with others in a way they can easily understand.
4. People-Oriented: You can talk to anyone and make them feel supported. You have strong communication and diplomacy skills and can make connections easily.
5. Diligent and Results-Driven: You know how to get the job done, doing whatever it takes to meet and exceed goals.
6. Technical: You have a very high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (in particular, Excel). Previous experience with Financial Edge NXT, or other accounting software programs would be considered an asset.

Previous education and/or experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, along with previous experience working with not-for-profits and knowledge of GAAP would be considered an asset.

About the Perks:

1. A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
2. Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
3. Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.