Senior Accountant

Are you a strategic communicator and project manager with a passion for donor engagement and impact-driven storytelling?

Join UNICEF Canada – one of Canada’s most respected and historic charities – and be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team working across Canada and globally to create a better world for children.

We are seeking a talented individual for the role of Senior Accountant. 

Position Details

Why UNICEF & UNICEF Canada?

UNICEF is the world’s most powerful force for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. Keep them safe from climate change and disease. Serve as the world’s largest provider of vaccines. Before, during and after emergencies, we’re on the ground with life-saving help and hope. The needs of children around the world continue to increase and the role of UNICEF is more important than ever.

UNICEF Canada is one of 32 National Committees (NatComms) located in high-income countries around the world. Our team exists to fundraise for UNICEF’s highest priorities and to work neutrally with governments and the private sector in Canada and internationally to advance the rights and well-being of children and youth. 

Step into 2026 with UNICEF Canada’s bold new Strategic Plan and be part of the next wave of impact.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in our day to day financial operations. In this position, you will take ownership of core accounting activities - including bank reconciliations, revenue postings, and preparing journal and cash entries - ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data.

You will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger and subledger transactions, performing month-end activities by reviewing, verifying, and approving accounts payable entries, and serving as a reliable backup for finance team functions when needed.  This role also provides the opportunity to contribute to high-impact organizational processes. You will support the coordination and consolidation of the annual budget and play an integral role in the year-end audit, collaborating with internal teams and external auditors.

Key Accountabilities

Revenue and General Accounting (70%)

• Prepare month‑end and year‑end journal entries and support accurate and timely financial close processes.
• Contribute to the year‑end fiscal cycle by assisting with audit preparation, providing documentation, and supporting the completion of audited financial statements.
• Update and monitor daily bank statement activity to ensure accurate cash tracking.
• Reconcile and post donation revenue by reviewing batches from Raiser’s Edge and ensuring accuracy with Financial Edge.
• Perform monthly bank and revenue reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Review GST, HST, and QST allocations on invoices and employee expense claims submitted through Nexonia to ensure accuracy of tax recoveries.
• Record accounts payable invoices in Financial Edge, process AP payments (EFTs, wires, bill payments, e‑transfers), and upload EFT files to the bank for processing.
• Post AP batches and reconcile the AP subledger to maintain accurate vendor records.
• Review and prepare EFT decline files for adjustments in Raiser’s Edge.
• Collaborate with the Donor Engagement & Administration (DEA) team to troubleshoot revenue batch issues.
• Support the monitoring and enhancement of internal controls, financial policies, and operational processes to safeguard organizational resources.
• Review Gift‑in‑Kind donations to determine tax receipt eligibility.
• Act as the financial liaison for third‑party fundraising partners such as United Way, CanadaHelps, and CHIMP.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies while identifying opportunities to improve financial procedures and workflow efficiencies.
• Reconcile gift letters/emails with bank deposits and prepare donation processing forms for input into Raiser’s Edge.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned by the Director, Finance, or COO.
• Provide backup support to team members as required to maintain continuity of financial operations.

Financial Analyses, Planning & Reporting (20%)

• Provide guidance in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the effectiveness of programs and operations, recommending corrective actions where needed. Offer direct advice to department leads and present recommendations to senior leadership for complex or high‑impact issues.
• Lead in the preparation of the annual T3010 CRA Charity Tax Return
• Perform reasonability tests and analytical review for HST submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and sundry accounts receivable.
• Partner with department leads to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) of fundraising initiatives and other strategic activities.
• Support departmental teams in planning and budgeting processes by analyzing trends, monitoring budget performance, and preparing monthly variance analysis to help inform decision‑making.

Financial System Coordination (10%)

• Support the development and implementation of financial system enhancements, upgrades, and integration projects by contributing to system design, participating in testing, and drafting business process documentation.
• Design, implement, and maintain performance dashboards that help teams monitor key metrics and make data‑driven decisions.
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial workflows and system interfaces, particularly integrations with Raiser’s Edge.
• Train team members on generating and interpreting financial reports and dashboards, to enhance financial literacy and improve reporting consistency across the organization.
• Develop, update, and maintain system documentation and training manuals to ensure alignment, clarity, and continuity in financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post‑secondary degree, college diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and related accounting experience.
• Minimum of three (3+) years of accounting experience, ideally within a non‑profit environment.
• CPA designation (or internationally recognized equivalent) completed or in progress.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex functions and data analysis tools.
• Practical working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge (or similar fundraising and fund accounting financial management systems).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.

An Employer of Choice: What We Offer

UNICEF Canada is where diverse talent & passion come together to create extraordinary impact for every child. We are committed to being an employer of choice and to building a culture that is inclusive, ambitious, compassionate, and high-impact.

Members of the UNICEF Canada team have access to the following employee benefits:

Our Commitment to Inclusive Workplaces & Recruitment

UNICEF Canada is an inclusive workplace and is committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

At UNICEF Canada, we believe strongly in personal connections and our hiring process is entirely human-driven. We do not use AI or automated systems to review applications or conduct interviews. Each candidate is evaluated by our experienced team to ensure a fair and thoughtful hiring experience.

Interview Process

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one document to careers@unicef.ca 11:59PM EST on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Please reference Senior Accountant in the subject heading.

UNICEF Canada thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Consistent with our Child Safeguarding Policy, all successful candidates must receive clearance by a police background check (including a vulnerable sector screen).