Accountant (Regina)

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited charity established in 1907. Our vision is a community connected & empowered to lead healthy & fulfilling lives. The YMCA of Regina (operating in Regina & Moose Jaw) excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service: community development, childcare & health fitness, and aquatics.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the accountant role will support accounting operations of the association, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, government remittances & month-end & year-end processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide accounting support to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Association’s financial records.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, customer billing, payment processing, collections, and maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Assist in preparation of related government remittances, including GST, PST, and other regulatory filings in compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Support month-end & year-end financial close including preparing adjusting journal entries.
  • Monitor cash receipts and disbursements.
  • Prepare and maintain accounts receivable related to program fees, government funding, grants, donations, and other revenue sources while ensuring timely collection and accurate recognition of revenue.
  • Process vendor payments in accordance with organizational policies and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and service providers.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Prepare month end adjusting journal entries.
  • Assist with external audits by preparing reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests while maintaining audit-ready financial records.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and internal controls.
  • Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and filing systems in accordance with record retention and privacy requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
  • 1–2+ years of accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, government remittances, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
  • Proficiency with advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables) and experience with Blackbaud FE and/or Activenet is considered an asset
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication, client service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer and provides a competitive total rewards package. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.