junior accountant jobs in Winnipeg, MB

About the Role
The Momentum Centre is looking for a compassionate, community-minded individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist.

This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth, support employer partners, and contribute to a growing movement focused on building resilient workforces and economies centered on equitable access and reconciliation.

The Accounting Specialist is a critical member of our team, responsible for maintaining the financial integrity and compliance of the organization. This role manages full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll while ensuring that fund-specific reporting and charitable status requirements are met. A key component of the role involves navigating the complexities of non-profit finance, including the administration of Cooperating Workplace (CWP) claims, donor receipting, and external funder reporting.

Who are we?

The Momentum Centre (TMC) is a leader in economic & workforce development. TMC supports industry employers, and youth with emphasis on equity deserving groups, particularly Indigenous people, newcomers, and former youth in care.

By harnessing employer partnerships that are demand driven, TMC provides employability skills, resiliency coaching, professional development training, work experience along with retention and advancement supports. This innovative approach enables smooth transitions to employment while focusing on talent pipeline development.

Momentum Now! is a 32-week employment intervention for youth (18 to 30) who are or are at risk of dependency on income supports. Through a unique blend of professional development and paid work experience, TMC works with youth to equip them with the tools, confidence, and real-world exposure they need to thrive in today’s workforce.

https://www.momentumcentre.ca/

We offer

ü An innovative, joyful, and trauma-informed workplace culture grounded in reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

ü A comprehensive benefits package, wellness program, and flexible work hours.

ü A place to harness your best skills and make a difference in the field of resiliency and employment.

Interested? Tell us you can:

• Manage all daily accounting activities within QuickBooks Online, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and routine bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Administer the processing of employee payroll and related payroll administration (ie. onboarding, ROEs, etc).
• Process Cooperating Workplace (CWP) claims to initiate approval and reimbursement.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor and CWP inquiries, managing payments and account resolutions.
• Assist management in developing the annual budget. Track and monitor transactions by class to ensure adherence to internal budgets and specific funder requirements.
• Support the development and release of accurate financial reports to meet organizational needs as well as external funder requirements.
• Facilitate the annual audit process by preparing necessary schedules, performing year-end adjustments, and liaising with external auditors.
• Issue official charitable donation receipts and ensure all donor financial records are accurately maintained.
• Support the administrative tasks required to maintain the organization’s status in good standing.
• Assist with special projects, events and program support.
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on consultation and collaboration.
• Exercise confidentiality, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and the safety of stakeholder data.

Technical Skills & Experience

• 
  Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, combined with 3+ years of experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping.
• Experience in non-profit accounting, specifically with fund accounting and class tracking.
• Experience working in QuickBooks Online, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting payroll processing.
• Knowledge of charitable financial compliance, including donor receipting regulations, maintaining charitable status, and supporting external audits.

To Apply

Apply on our career portal https://themomentumcentre.easyapply.co/

Subject Line: Accounting Specialist

Attached resumes and cover letters MUST answer how the applicant aligns with Indigenous Reconciliation and the practice of cross-cultural competency building.

TMC is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all eligible candidates. Accommodations needed? Just ask!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.