Accounting Officer

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, the Accounting Officer plays a central role in supporting Cooperation Canada’s day-to-day financial operations and overall organizational health. This position is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant accounting, payroll, and financial reporting services across the full financial management cycle.

As part of a small and collaborative Finance and Operations team, the Accounting Officer manages core accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll processing, and project financial tracking. The role supports the organization’s grant-funded work by contributing to budgeting, financial monitoring, and donor reporting, and by applying institutional donor requirements consistently and rigorously.

The Accounting Officer also contributes to the organization’s financial planning processes, including forecasting, collective agreement implementation, audits, and strategic and annual planning. In doing so, they help strengthen internal controls, improve systems and processes, and support staff across the organization in understanding and applying financial policies and procedures.

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