Accountant Intermediate

Goodwill Industries of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Edmonton is looking for a Financial Accountant to manage financial records, prepare statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a CPA designation is preferred, and at least 3 years of experience in accounting. This organization offers a full-time salaried position with a salary of $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in general accounting or financial reporting.
• Familiarity with donation-based revenue models.
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance for not-for-profits.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and budgets.
• Monitoring donation-based revenue models for alignment with objectives.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Experience in non-profit accounting

Working knowledge of ASNPO CRA guidelines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Power BI

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

WESA donation tracking systems

Job description

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

Salary: $75000 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 Goodwills social enterprise objectives.
• Assisting in revenue recognition reconciliation and cost allocations related to Goodwills 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

• Bachelors 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 us.

Key Skills

Abinitio, CCNA, Account Development, Cost Estimation, Events Management, Financial Consulting