Accounting Officer/Agent

Cooperation Canada • Ottawa, Ontario • Full Time

Posted on Wed, May 13, 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

We are Canada’s national association of international development and humanitarian organizations. Cooperation Canada brings together and advocates for Canada’s international development and humanitarian organizations by convening sector leaders, influencing policy, and building capacity. Together, we work with partners both inside and outside Canada to build a world that is fair, safe, and sustainable for all. Learn more about Cooperation Canada at www.cooperation.ca   

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.

This role is well-suited to a detail-oriented and service-minded accounting professional who is motivated by contributing to a mission-driven organization and who values collaboration, continuous improvement, and equity-centered ways of working.

ABOUT YOU

You are a skilled and reliable accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. You have a solid understanding of accounting principles and enjoy applying them in a non-profit, mission-driven environment where financial stewardship directly supports meaningful social impact.

You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and working across different functions, from day-to-day transactions to supporting audits, payroll, and project financial reporting. You bring hands-on experience with accounting systems (such as QuickBooks Online) and are confident using spreadsheets and other digital tools to analyze, reconcile, and present financial information.

You are approachable, collaborative, and service-oriented, and you enjoy supporting colleagues by answering questions, explaining financial processes, and helping others succeed in their roles. You have a strong eye for detail, but you can also step back to identify opportunities to improve systems, strengthen controls, and make processes more efficient and user-friendly.

You are motivated to grow your skills in areas such as project finance, grant management, and working within a unionized environment. You value equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, and you are committed to contributing to a respectful, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.

If you bring French language skills (or an interest in strengthening them) you will be a strong asset in working with staff, members, and partners across the organization.

This job posting is for a current vacancy! The application period closes May 31, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting (50%)

Payroll (20%)

Financial Reporting (20%)

Audits (5%)

Others (5%)


REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Essential

Good to haves

Anti-racism, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (AEDIJ) Commitments in Recruitment and Selection Approach 

At Cooperation Canada, we are committed to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (AEDIJ) in every aspect of our work, including how we attract, select and welcome new team members. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect our values of care, fairness and transparency.  

As a signatory to the Anti-Racist Cooperation Framework and the Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, we actively work to eliminate systemic barriers, build equitable processes and ensure a respectful and inclusive candidate experience. 

Fair and Inclusive Processes 

We strive to remove bias at every stage of recruitment, from job posting design and outreach to testing and interviews. All hiring panels are diverse, structured and guided by consistent evaluation criteria to ensure decisions are based on merit and alignment with our values. 

Artificial Intelligence 

At Cooperation Canada, we are committed to fair, transparent and human-centered recruitment and selection practices. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any stage of our recruitment or selection processes currently.
All decisions are made by trained human personnel. 

Accessibility and Accommodation 

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. Candidates are invited to request accommodations at any point in the process, and we adapt our methods to meet diverse needs and abilities, such as sending interview questions in advance or providing flexible interview scheduling.  

Our application process is designed to be accessible through a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), allowing candidates to submit various forms of skills demonstrations, including portfolio examples or other materials. 

Transparent and Respectful Candidate Experience 

We value people’s time and ensure clear communication throughout the process. Candidates are informed of expectations, timelines and next steps, and we compensate shortlisted candidates for their time in written exercises (up to 2 hours) or interviews (up to 3 hours) whenever applicable.  

Recruitment is a reciprocal process, allowing candidates to ask questions and assess their own fit. 

Role-Related Exercises and Interviews 

Selected candidates may participate in role-related exercises to demonstrate relevant skills by completing tasks reflecting the responsibilities of the role.  

Structured interviews include a series of questions and follow-up questions, allowing the candidate to draw from lived experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to the role in their answers. They also include time for candidates to ask questions.  

Reference checks follow the interview stage before final selection and are conducted confidentially. Only references provided by candidates are contacted. 

Representation and Belonging 

We proactively seek diverse perspectives by encouraging applications from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and others who are underrepresented in our sector.  

Self-identification in the cover letter is encouraged but not required. Our goal is to foster a workplace where every employee feels seen, valued and supported to thrive. 

Learning and Accountability 

We continuously review our recruitment tools and practices through an AEDIJ lens, engage staff in ongoing learning about bias and inclusive hiring and consult with our staff and partners to ensure fairness and alignment with our organizational commitments. 

Our Commitment in Action 

Our 2023-2026 AEDIJ Strategy, specifically its People and Culture pillar, guides our efforts to be a caring employer that fosters a sense of belonging among diverse staff. Every recruitment decision is an opportunity to live this commitment, building a team that reflects the richness of our communities and the values we stand for. 

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À PROPOS DE L’ORGANISATION

Nous sommes l’association nationale des organisations canadiennes de développement international et d’aide humanitaire. Coopération Canada rassemble ces organisations, les représente et fait progresser leurs priorités en réunissant les leaders du secteur, en influençant les politiques publiques et en renforçant les capacités. Ensemble, nous travaillons avec des partenaires au Canada et ailleurs pour bâtir un monde juste, sûr et durable pour toutes et tous. Pour en savoir plus : www.cooperation.ca.

À PROPOS DU POSTE

Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec la direction des finances et des opérations, l’agent·e comptable joue un rôle central dans le soutien des opérations financières quotidiennes de Coopération Canada et de la santé organisationnelle globale. La personne titulaire du poste est responsable de fournir des services comptables, de paie et de production de rapports financiers précis, ponctuels et conformes, et ce, tout au long du cycle de gestion financière.

Au sein d'une petite équipe collaborative chargée des finances et des opérations, l’agent·e comptable gère les fonctions comptables de base, y compris les comptes créditeurs et débiteurs, les rapprochements, le traitement de la paie et le suivi financier des projets. Le poste appuie le travail financé par des subventions en contribuant à la budgétisation, au suivi financier et aux rapports aux bailleurs de fonds, tout en appliquant de façon constante et rigoureuse les exigences des donateurs institutionnels.

L’agent·e comptable contribue également aux processus de planification financière de l’organisation, notamment les prévisions, la mise en œuvre de la convention collective, les audits ainsi que la planification stratégique et annuelle. Ce faisant, la personne titulaire aide à renforcer les contrôles internes, à améliorer les systèmes et processus, et à soutenir l’ensemble du personnel dans la compréhension et l’application des politiques et procédures financières.

Ce poste convient à un·e professionnel·le de la comptabilité minutieux·se et axé·e sur le service, motivé·e par la contribution à une organisation à mission sociale, et qui valorise la collaboration, l’amélioration continue et des façons de travailler ancrées dans l’équité.

PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

Vous êtes un·e professionnel·le de la comptabilité fiable, qui valorise l’exactitude, l’organisation et le suivi. Vous maîtrisez les principes comptables et aimez les appliquer dans un contexte d’organisme sans but lucratif, où la saine gestion financière soutient directement un impact social significatif.

Vous êtes à l’aise de gérer plusieurs priorités et de travailler sur des fonctions variées, allant des transactions quotidiennes au soutien des audits, de la paie et des rapports financiers de projet. Vous avez une expérience concrète des systèmes comptables (p. ex. QuickBooks Online) et vous utilisez aisément les chiffriers et autres outils numériques pour analyser, rapprocher et présenter l’information financière.

Vous êtes accessible, collaboratif·ve et orienté·e service, et vous aimez soutenir vos collègues en répondant aux questions, en expliquant les processus financiers et en aidant les autres à réussir dans leurs fonctions. Vous avez le sens du détail, tout en étant capable de prendre du recul pour repérer des occasions d’améliorer les systèmes, de renforcer les contrôles et de rendre les processus plus efficaces et conviviaux.

Vous souhaitez développer vos compétences en finance de projet, en gestion de subventions et travaillez dans un milieu syndiqué. Vous valorisez l’équité, la diversité, l’inclusion et la justice, et vous vous engagez à contribuer à une culture de travail respectueuse, inclusive et responsable.

Si vous maîtrisez le français (ou avez de l’intérêt à la renforcer) vous serez un atout pour collaborer avec le personnel, les membres et les partenaires de l’organisation.

La période de candidature prend fin le 31 mai 2026 à 23 h 59 HNE.

TÂCHES ET RESPONSABILITÉS

Comptabilité financière (50 %)

Paie (20 %)

Information financière (20 %)

Audits (5 %)

Autres (5 %)

COMPÉTENCES, CONNAISSANCES ET APTITUDES REQUISES

Essentielles

Atouts

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