Intermediate Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator
Company Details
Intermediate Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator – Amplify Mission is pleased to partner with our Client, United Christian Broadcasters Media (UCB Media) to fill the role of Intermediate Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator at their Belleville office in Ontario.
*Please note that the application process for this role involves sending a cover letter and resume by email to our hiring team. Please see details below.
The Opportunity
Do you thrive in a detail-oriented bookkeeper role and feel called to use your skills in service of a greater mission?
Are you ready to play a key role in financial administration for a non-profit that spreads hopes and encouragement across Canada?
Want to join a team dedicated to spreading God’s love through media while putting your financial skills to work?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About UCB Media
UCB Media is a non-profit, listener-supported family of Christian Radio stations. Broadcasting uplifting and encouraging music and conversations in 14 markets across Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and continuing to expand throughout Canada. Their vision is to Ignite Hope across Canada through Christian Music Radio. UCB creates an engaging media connection that encourages your faith, it brings Hope through positive messages so people can live fulfilling lives full of God’s Love.
About the Intermediate Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator
As an Ambassador of Christ and an integral team member, the successful candidate must embody a commitment to their Christian faith while demonstrating the technical expertise required for this role. The Intermediate Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator will report directly to the Director of Operations.
Specifically, in this role you’d be responsible for:
- Accurately processing and recording day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring proper GL assignments. Tasks include managing accounts payable and receivable, receipts, expenses, purchasing, debt management, collections, credit card transactions, banking activities, and other financial operations related to UCB Media.
- Handling payroll functions with precision, including timely wage payments, management of employee benefits programs, RRSP contributions, tax and government withholdings, payroll records, annual tax slips, and filings, while liaising with external payroll services as needed.
- Maintaining oversight of UCB Media’s HR records, both digital and paper-based, and ensuring effective use of HR software programs.
- Ensuring the secure storage and management of financial records, adhering to privacy, confidentiality, security, and preservation standards for both digital and paper formats.
- Performing bank reconciliations, preparing financial statements and cash flow analyses, and investigating variances against the budget.
- Preparing and reviewing financial reports and electronic filings, including the CRTC return filing.
- Managing the fiscal year’s opening and closing processes, delivering the annual income statement, and completing year-end close activities.
- Assisting with annual audit preparation, supporting the process, and ensuring the final approved audit is created and distributed for publication.
- Coordinating the annual collection of the Staff Statement of Faith and Covenant reaffirmations.
- Opportunity to support and assist with the automation of processes and procedures while actively contributing and supporting the evolution of financial acumen within the organization.
- In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate will be expected to take on other administrative tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of UCB Media. This may include assisting with special projects, cross-functional support, or other duties that align with the organization’s mission and objectives.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience: 5-7 years in payroll, bookkeeping, and financial administration, preferably within a not-for-profit or charitable organization. Radio or broadcast industry experience would be an asset.
- Strong understanding of the financial reporting cycle, with a high degree of financial literacy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Proven track record in processing payroll and managing employee compensation and benefits programs.
- Familiarity with CRTC reporting requirements is an asset.
- Proficiency in financial management software and tools, with experience using platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Financial Edge NXT, Blackbaud, Zoho or similar accounting systems.
- Knowledge of core HR administration processes, including onboarding, benefits administration, time tracking, and leave management.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and perform under pressure.
- Previous experience using project management tools such as Monday.com and accounting platforms like Financial Edge NXT or comparable software.
If you meet some but not all of these requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate and committed individuals who are willing to learn and grow in community.
This position is offered as a six-month contract, with opportunity for extension. It is an in-office role, requiring a 40-hour workweek, with some flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
How to Apply
Please submit a resumé and cover letter to people@amplifymission.ca
Your resumé should note: (1) Your employment experience; (2) your payroll, bookkeeping and financial administration experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification.
Your personalized cover letter should address the following:
- Your relevant experience and qualifications: address your proficiency, with specific examples, in key areas such as bookkeeping, payroll and financial administration including familiarity with non-for-profit organizations, radio or broadcast industry and/or CRTC reporting, if applicable.
- Your interest in UCB Media’s Mission and Values: Share a brief message on your faith journey and why you are passionate about working for a non-profit organization with a mission to spread hope and God’s love through media.
UCB Media is dedicated to providing equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities. They are committed to providing a workplace and environment where people with disabilities can participate without barriers to accessibility, while maintaining their dignity and independence. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to people@amplifymission.ca.
We thank all interested applicants, however, only those shortlisted for the role will be contacted. If shortlisted, additional information regarding the role and organization will be provided prior to an initial screening call.