Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

WHY DOES THIS POSITION EXIST IN CCO?

Catholic Christian Outreach is a young and dynamic Catholic movement dedicated to fulfilling the Church’s mission of evangelization on university campuses and beyond. The Finance & Properties Department plays a key role in establishing a strong foundation to support the fulfillment of this mission. The Sr. Accounting Specialist contributes to ensuring our fiscal responsibilities are upheld and aligned to serve the heart of our mission with integrity, professionalism and excellence.

In addition to the qualifications listed below, the person who fills this position is excited about the opportunity to support CCO’s mission and vision to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission. They desire to use their technical skills to serve the advancement of the Gospel across the world.

WHAT DOES THIS POSITION DO FOR CCO?

• Assist in coordination and processing of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger
• Contribute to the national budget process
• Assist with preparation and analysis of regular financial statements
  
• As requested, maintain & develop strong internal controls in keeping Financial Edge database clean
  
• Perform period end procedures, as assigned 
  
• Strengthen processes, systems and efficiencies, as requested
• Perform account investigations and reconciliations, as needed
• Communicate with vendors/clients/employees via phone, email, mail or personally
• Assist with various payroll function
  

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance operations
• Strong understanding of finance processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Proficient in accounting software 
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• All employees of CCO are required to participate in the mission of the New Evangelization within the Catholic Church and work toward the propagation of the Gospel. This includes taking the initiative to lead CCO Catholic Faith studies, share the kerygma (through tools like the Ultimate Relationship booklet), and/or participation in the evangelization efforts of CCO, including opportunities to participate in CCO Missions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to financial operations
• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or other equivalent certifications
• Experience with Blackbaud software solutions (Financial Edge, Raiser's Edge, etc.)
• Experience in a senior or supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Key Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate.
• Communication & Leadership: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with teams to meet financial goals.
• Time Management & Ethical Integrity: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, ensure compliance, maintain confidentiality, and drive continuous improvement in processes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please provide 3 references in your application (include their phone number and email). One employment reference and two character references.
  • One must be an employment reference.
  • References must not be related to you.
  • One must be a CCO Missionary. If you are not familiar with any, please provide a character reference from someone who can attest to your character and relationship with the Catholic Church (such as a priest or a Church leader).
• As a Responsibility Level 4 position the starting annual salary is $66,517.22 and is based on a 40 hour work week. Salaries increase with years of experience.
• Please read through the following documents:
  
  • CCO Statement of Faith
  • CCO Code of Conduct
  • CCO Mission Statement 

POSITION CRITERIA:

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: 4

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time 

DEPARTMENT: Finance & Properties

REPORTS TO: Finance Controller

CATEGORY: Missionary MPD Funded Staff

LOCATION: CCO National Headquarters in Ottawa

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal Office Conditions 

POSITION START DATE: Immediate (negotiable)

MISSION PARTNER DEVELOPMENT (MPD)

All CCO staff have the unique opportunity and privilege to rely on God’s providence. Missionary MPD-funded staff develop their own team of financial and prayer supporters who contribute directly to the funds for their salary. For more information on MPD, please see our MPD FAQ at http://careers.cco.ca. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified applicants will be contacted. 

Catholic Christian Outreach welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Catholic Christian Outreach Canada (“CCO”) collects personal information submitted through job applications for the purpose of recruitment and hiring. This includes assessing your qualifications, communicating with you about your application, verifying information such as experience and references, and meeting applicable legal or organizational requirements.

Access to applicant information is limited to CCO staff and volunteers involved in the hiring process. Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and retained only as long as reasonably necessary for these purposes.

By submitting an application, you consent to the collection, use, and retention of your personal information for the purposes described above.

For more information on this or other employment opportunities with CCO, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@cco.ca or (613) 736-1999.