Senior Accountant Full Time

Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not-for-profit organization that has been caring for families in the GTA since 1826. It is made up of two affiliated companies: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS), collectively referred to as MPG. MPGC owns and manages ten (10) cemeteries and four (4) crematoriums across the Greater Toronto Area, while CMS delivers funeral services to its customers at nine (9) locations across the region. These include funeral centres located at several MPGC cemeteries, as well as standalone funeral centres known as “The Simple Alternative”. As a community partner and environmental steward, we constantly strive to set innovative standards for our industry, guided by new trends, and advancements in technology without compromising our long-held values. We are a collection of amazing people who recognize that what they do every day is genuinely meaningful to the families we serve.

About the Position:

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for managing and maintaining various financial subsystems and overseeing banking activities across corporate accounts. This role includes reconciling financial records, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and supporting the organization’s broader financial operations. The Senior Accountant works closely with the Manager, Financial Reporting & Payroll, and collaborates with other departments to provide accurate, timely financial information and implement efficient, effective processes.

The Accountant demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and a strong commitment to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial records. They proactively identify areas for process improvement, driving continuous enhancements, and ensuring compliance with both internal standards and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Accounting Subsystem Management & Financial Reporting

Update and reconcile assigned accounting subsystems, ensuring timely updates and reconciliations.
Accounts Receivables
Regularly reconcile sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy of receivables. Assess outstanding accounts for potential bad debt and proactively manage collections.
Prepare detailed monthly statements for accounts receivable and monitor the performance of accounts receivable programs, ensuring timely payments and compliance with organizational policies.
Pre-Need Accounting
Accurately process daily receipts for pre-need sales, ensuring they are appropriately recorded. Reconcile trust accounts for pre-need transactions and allocate interest as per applicable regulations.
Ensure that all pre-need accounting activities are in compliance with regulatory requirements by preparing T5 statements and supporting documentation for tax reporting purposes.
Banking Operations
Complete monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts, ensuring that the financial records are accurate and match the bank’s statements.
Oversee the processing of payroll payments, manage bank transfers, and serve as the key point of contact between the organization and banking institutions, ensuring smooth and efficient transactions.
Produce and distribute recurring reports comparing actual performance to budgets.
Prepare and record monthly general ledger entries, including pre-need income and withdrawals, utilization, cancellation of sales contracts, payment reversals and aging memorials.
Support with new vendor direct deposit set up and changes
Perform year-end activities related to accounts receivable, banking operations, and pre-need accounting.
Perform year-end activities and develop annual plans for assigned subsystems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
Conduct periodic audits to verify the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Queries & Communications

Respond promptly to inquiries from internal teams, funeral directors, and the public regarding accounts receivable, banking operations, and pre-need accounting.
Manage collections of outstanding invoices and contracts, calculate interest charges, and maintain professional and empathetic communication with clients.
Develop payment plans and negotiate debt payments, and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the system.
Track and document all collection activities systematically, ensuring records are current and complete.
Recommend appropriate next steps for overdue accounts, including escalation or discontinuation of products or services, when necessary.
Assist in streamlining and optimizing accounts receivable and collection processes by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
Compliance & System Enhancement

Test and recommend changes to computerized financial subsystems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Participate in special investigations and projects related to financial data or systems.
Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines are met and work is accurate and complete.
Other

Additional duties that fall within the scope of the role as assigned by the Manager, Financial Reporting & Payroll

Qualifications:

Two (2) year diploma or higher in Accounting or equivalent combination of work experience, training and education
At least three (3) years of previous experience in a similar role
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to accounts receivable management and collections
Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and time management skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities and negotiating skills
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision would be an asset
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision
Must work effectively in a team environment
Able to meet deadlines and demonstrate initiative
Dedicated, able to learn new tasks and software quickly
Responsible and reliable
Intermediate proficiency of Windows and MS Word, and Outlook
Expert Proficiency with MS Excel
At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength is in the passion of our people, and value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are respected, supported and can be their authentic self. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that will allow us to collaborate on deeper levels and better serve the richly-diverse communities of which we are privileged to be a part. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences and identities who are equally committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Mount Pleasant Group is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and strives to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.