Accountant - Intermediate

Goodwill Industries of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Alberta is seeking a skilled financial accountant to manage compliance with accounting standards, assist with financial reporting, and analyze financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in financial tools like Sage Intacct and Power BI. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in general accounting, financial reporting, or non-profit accounting.
• Familiarity with donation-based revenue models and thrift store operations.
• Strong knowledge of ASNPO, CRA charitable guidelines, and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards.
• Performing month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and budget variance analysis.

Skills

General accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: $75,000 annually

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities, and other barriers to employment, the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profits Organizations (ASNPO).
• Performing month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, budget variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Supporting audit preparations and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with non-profit financial regulations.
• Ensuring proper allocation of expenses across departments and funding sources.
• Monitoring donation-based revenue models, ensuring financial tracking aligns with Goodwill's social enterprise objectives.
• Assisting in revenue recognition, reconciliation, and cost allocations related to Goodwill's thrift store operations and mission programs.
• Working closely with store managers and operations teams to analyze financial performance and cost efficiency at the retail and donation center levels.
• Analyzing financial trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Labour Hours per Donation (LH/D), donation sustainability, and mission program efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with ASNPO, CRA guidelines for charitable organizations, and funding agreements.
• Assisting in the implementation and optimization of financial systems, including Power BI reporting, WESA, and donation tracking databases.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
• CPA designation or working towards CPA (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in general accounting, financial reporting, or non-profit accounting.
• Prior experience in fund accounting, grants management, or financial oversight for mission-driven programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with donation-based revenue models, thrift store operations, and community impact funding (an asset).
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with WESA, donation tracking systems, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of ASNPO, CRA charitable guidelines, and financial compliance for not-for-profits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to support financial decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while maintaining financial integrity.
• Excellent communication skills to translate financial insights into operational strategies.

Please note that the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact [e-mail].