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Finance Officer (Canada Summer Jobs)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid

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Department: Finance Reports To: Finance Manager Location: Scarborough, ON Duration: 6–16 Weeks (Full-Time) Period: June – August 2026 Status: Canada Summer Jobs Contract About Tropicana Community Services (TCS) For more …

Skills: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Excel

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Finance Officer (Canada Summer Jobs)

Tropicana Community Services

Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Hybrid

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  • Full-time, Contract, Temporary
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 30d ago
  • ~35 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer supports day-to-day financial operations, including managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. They also assist with budget utilization, grant compliance, and audit preparation for the non-profit organization.

Requirements

Candidates must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements and possess post-secondary education in a related field. Proficiency in Excel and a strong understanding of accounting concepts are required.

Full job description

Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Scarborough, ON
Duration: 6–16 Weeks (Full-Time)
Period: June – August 2026
Status: Canada Summer Jobs Contract

About Tropicana Community Services (TCS)

For more than 45 years, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) has been empowering youth, newcomers, seniors, and families throughout the Greater Toronto Area. As one of Canada’s leading Black-led and Black-serving (B3) organizations, TCS delivers a range of culturally responsive programs in education, employment, food security, youth development, and community well-being.

Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve their potential through programs that build confidence, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen community connections.

Position Overview

The Finance Officer will support the Finance Department in managing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting. The role provides practical exposure to non-profit financial management, helping ensure accurate and timely financial records, compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, and informed decision-making by program managers.

This opportunity is designed to build the candidate's skills in accounting, reporting, and financial analysis while contributing to the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP):

  • Process vendor invoices and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist with coding expenses to appropriate programs and funding sources.
  • Maintain AP files and ensure supporting documentation comply with internal controls and funding requirements.


Accounts Receivable (AR):

  • Prepare and issue invoices for funding partners and program activities.
  • Record and reconcile incoming payments and donations.
  • Prepare AR summaries and follow up on outstanding receivables.


Financial Reporting and Analysis:

  • Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, comparing actuals vs. budget, and identifying variances.
  • Support program managers with financial data and insights for effective budget utilization.
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and program forecasts.


General Accounting Support:

  • Perform journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Support the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist with statutory and tax-related reporting, including HST/GST refunds and T3010 charity filing.


Grants and Compliance:

  • Track funding and expenditure to ensure compliance with donor and program requirements.
  • Assist in preparing financial information for funding proposals and reports.


Audit and Administrative Support:

  • Help prepare schedules and documentation for annual and special audits.
  • Maintain accurate and organized financial records.


Other Tasks:

  • Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility (see below).
  • Post-secondary education; (BA, BS, or Com degree program or related field with an accredited educational institution; students welcome)
  • Good Excel skills/knowledge of accounting concepts
  • Satisfactory analytical, data gathering and IT skills
  • A self-starter who is results-oriented, self-motivated and organized
  • Ability to maintain detailed fiscal records and files
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Employment Details

  • Start Date: June 2026
  • End Date: August 2026
  • Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
  • Compensation: $18.00 per hour
  • Work Model: In-person at Tropicana Centre, 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough



Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.

Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Related keywords

FinanceAccountingNon-ProfitAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableFinancial AnalysisBudgetingHST/GSTT3010AuditGrants ComplianceExcelCanada Summer JobsFiscal Records

About Tropicana Community Services

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Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Scarborough, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
2,316

Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multi-service organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, child care, educational and employment services and youth development.

Offices: 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3J1, CA · 505 Consumers Road, Suite 102, North York, Ontario M2J 4V8, CA

CounsellingEmployment ServicesYouth DevelopmentEducationDaycareand social servicesRecreationCommunitiesChildrenEducation
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About Tropicana Community Services

LinkedInVisit site

We engage and educate to empower and elevate.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Scarborough, Ontario
LinkedIn followers
2,316

Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multi-service organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, child care, educational and employment services and youth development.

Offices: 1385 Huntingwood Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3J1, CA · 505 Consumers Road, Suite 102, North York, Ontario M2J 4V8, CA

CounsellingEmployment ServicesYouth DevelopmentEducationDaycareand social servicesRecreationCommunitiesChildrenEducation
View all jobs at Tropicana Community Services

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