The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), named after Canadian icon Terry Fox, is built on Terry's dream to end cancer through research. Established in 2007, TFRI is a registered charity and invests its funds in cutting-edge cancer research through highly collaborative, team-oriented granting programs and national research networks. Together with its many research and funding partners, TFRI empowers Canada’s brightest researchers to seek out new transformational and precision medicine discoveries to advance our understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cancer with the goal of significantly improving outcomes for patients.
About this opportunity
We’re seeking a recent accounting graduate looking to begin their career working alongside a passionate team dedicated to supporting cancer research and continuing Terry Fox’s legacy. Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the Senior Accountant, the Accounting Assistant will own accounts payable and receivable and progressively take on other duties such as assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation and financial analysis activities. This position will play a key role supporting TFRI’s three main programs, namely, TFRI Research Grants Programs, the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and the Digital Health and Discovery Platform. The ideal candidate is someone who has a great attention to detail, is a quick learner and is diligent in all work activities.
This is a full-time contract position, ending in March 2027 with the possibility of extension. Based in Vancouver, this is a hybrid role with a minimum of one (1) day in office per week.
Key responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable: Process accounts receivable invoices, send invoices to partners, monitor aged receivables, ensure timely collections and overdue accounts follow-up.
- Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices including staff expense reimbursements/expense reports, working groups and grant application reviewer honoraria, process/apply payments promptly and monitor aged payables.
- Visa Accounts Processing: Process monthly corporate Visa accounts transactions including AP invoice and payments entry.
- Assist in monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Maintain and update the vendor and customer list to support accurate reporting and tax filings.
- Assist in monthly and quarterly internal as well as funder and ad hoc reporting requirements.
- Support annual accounting and finance activities, including but not limited to tax reporting (T4A, T4A NR filing and T3010 filing), budgeting and audit preparation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary accounting diploma or certificate, or an equivalent designation.
- 1–3 years of experience performing core accounting duties in a comparable administrative or financial role.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes is required.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, and the rest of MS Suite (e.g., Word, SharePoint and Teams).
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other accounting software is considered an asset.
- Collections experience is considered an asset.
- Proactive self-starter with a very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing and tracking multiple concurrent priorities and delivering on established deadlines.
- Ability to function effectively alone and in a team.
- Fluency in both Canada’s official languages would be an asset.
Benefits of working with us
- A passionate group of high-performing teammates across Canada
- Flexible schedule
- Hybrid work
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Extended Medical and Dental Coverage after three months of employment
- A work culture that values excellence, creativity, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity
To apply
Please email your cover letter and resume by August 10 to hr@tfri.ca with the subject line: Accounting Assistant.
The candidate must be authorized to work in Canada.
We recognize the importance of diversity and equity in our workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including but not limited to Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, minorities and other underrepresented communities.
Salary range: $42,000 - $52,000