Accountant

TekStaff IT Solutions; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial service provider located in Alberta, Canada, is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to maintain comprehensive accounting records for Indigenous trusts. The ideal candidate will have over two years of financial experience and be proficient in budget tracking, audit preparation, and working with various Microsoft applications. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed financial records, tracking investment income, and supporting audits. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with Indigenous Nations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial and/or accounting experience, with expertise in analyzing business trends.
• Familiar with policies and procedures related to accounting.
• Experience in general ledger accounting and budget reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed accounting records for various trusts.
• Track investment income and reconcile monthly budgets.
• Assist with annual payment calculations and community reinvestments.
• Handle account administration and payment processes.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with financial records.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget tracking

Audit preparation

Investment income tracking

General ledger accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Daily Responsibilities

• maintain accurate, up to date detailed accounting records for Indigenous trusts, including legacy trusts, settlement trusts, minors' trusts, and deferred distribution accounts
• track and reconcile investment income, perform monthly interest allocations including trust-level allocations, minors' accounts, available legacy funds; budgets, disbursements & payments including tracking of trust budgets, monitor and record trust disbursements, including community project spending, trustee honoraria, meeting expenses, etc.
• assist with annual payment calculations, community reinvestment amount tracking, fee calculations, payment and collection (trustee fees, IM fees, consultant fees)
• account administration, set up and process payments in accordance with trust terms and approval, download, file and maintain investment statements, track invoices paid and outstanding on a monthly basis, monitor overdrafts and prepare overdraft reports for trust officers as required, maintain deferred distributions accounts and minors sub-accounts as needed, assist with T3 tax reporting support
• audit, compliance and reporting, including preparing and organize files for annual audits and compliance reviews, supporting audit coordination with external auditors and internal stakeholders, assist with audit responses, schedules and supporting documentation, ensure financial records meet internal controls, trust deed requirements, and regulatory standards
• Nation-specific trust support, including supporting trust-specific accounting needs for Nations

Candidate Requirements / Must Have Skills

1. 2+ years financial and/or accounting experience (Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses)
2. Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting
3. Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
4. Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
5. 1+ years of experience with general ledger accounting, budget tracking and reconciliation, investment income tracking, audit preparation and documentation

Nice-To-Have Skills

1. Experience with trusts, estates or fund accounting
2. Experience working with Indigenous Nations, public sector entities, or values-based organizations
3. Broadridge experience
4. Webpost experience