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Accountant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 1–3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit experience an asset
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Responsibilities / Functional Duties
- Prepare and post accurate recurring and ad hoc journal entries, ensuring appropriate documentation, account coding and compliance with organizational policies and applicable accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items
- Support the month-end close process by completing assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines
- Maintain accurate and timely records of donations received and reconcile donation records to supporting systems and the general ledger
- Generate and issue accounts receivable invoices and follow up on outstanding payments as required
- Prepare and complete quarterly GST filings and maintain supporting documentation
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for the annual external audit and assist with auditor requests
- Assist with financial reporting, analysis and decision support as required
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of accounting processes and assist with implementing improvements
- Maintain organized and well-referenced working papers, checklists and documentation for recurring accounting processes
- Assist with finance projects and special projects as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit experience an asset
- Working toward or interested in pursuing a CPA designation (asset, not required)
- Experience with donation/fundraising software an asset
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar) and strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with GST filing requirements
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Responsibilities
The accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, managing account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process. They will also handle donation records, accounts receivable, GST filings, and assist with external audits and financial reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel is required, while experience in the not-for-profit sector and progress toward a CPA designation are considered assets.
Skills
- Journal entries
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close
- Accounts receivable
- GST filing
- Financial reporting
- Accounting software
- Excel
- Audit support
- Donation tracking
- General ledger
- Financial analysis
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- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Social Services
Keywords
- Accountant
- Journal entries
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end close
- Not-for-profit
- Donation records
- General ledger
- Accounts receivable
- GST filing
- External audit
- Financial reporting
- Accounting software
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Excel
- CPA
- Finance
- Accounting