About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto’s real estate portfolio has locations throughout the GTA. Working closely with the Specialist, Real Estate Accounting, the Coordinator, Real Estate Accounting will be responsible for supporting the property accounting of UJA’s commercial portfolio. The ideal candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, proficiency in accounting principles, and excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial

• Assist in full-cycle property accounting, including preparation and processing of journal entries.

• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other financial records monthly.
• Support monthly and annual financial reporting, including preparing basic financial statements.
• Collaborate with the finance team on budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain up-to-date and organized financial records in compliance with company policies.
• Generate invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Perform data verification and ensure accurate entry into accounting software.

Data Entry

• Input and update financial and non-financial data in databases and accounting systems with high accuracy.
• Generate and maintain reports and spreadsheets for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies in data entry and ensure corrections are made promptly.

Administrative

• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including organizing meetings and preparing documents.
• Respond to email inquiries and maintain professional communication with vendors and stakeholders.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests under supervision.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting or data entry roles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Yardi, Microix, MIP Abila).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with data management tools is an asset.

* This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 2. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation is proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we