Accounting Specialist - 0926

The Family Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Group Benefit Plan

Health Spending Account

3 weeks’ vacation

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Paid sick time

Agency-wide social events

Employee Support Groups

Job summary

The Family Centre in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day finances with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciliations, and special projects for the Foster Care program.

You will ensure financial system integrity, follow internal controls, collaborate across teams, and work independently to meet department goals in a full-time, 36.5-hour-per-week office-based role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience in AP/AR.
• Payroll experience is an asset and a plus.
• Solid understanding of Canadian GAAP and ASNPO; strong controls.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day financial transactions: invoices, payments, coding.
• Prepare monthly invoices and backups for service contracts.
• Record vendor invoices, expenses and payment requests with proper coding.
• Understand funding contracts, budgets, and per diem rates for invoicing.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, vendors, caregivers, and staff.
• Maintain billing data; follow up on aging balances monthly.
• Assist month-end/year-end close with accruals and reconciliations.
• Update accounting procedures and maintain documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Degree in Accounting, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Sage Intacct

SAP Ariba

Job description

Why work with us:

The Family Centre is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. As a proactive self-starter with analytical curiosity, you are passionate about driving impact and contributing to a cause larger than yourself by ensuring the organization is well-positioned for success. The Family Centre is focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, providing services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Specialist supports the day-to-day financial operations of The Family Centre with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, in addition to performing reconciliations, variance analysis, and assisting with special projects within the finance department. The Accounting Specialist plays a vital role in the financial administration of our ohpikîhakan Foster Care program, which includes supporting and educating caregivers on expense requirements as well as liaising with program leadership.

You take pride in your mathematical aptitude, advanced knowledge of information systems, and proficient verbal and written communication skills. You are dedicated to maintaining financial system integrity through adherence to internal controls, ethical behavior, and professional conduct. You demonstrate exceptional problem solving skills and bring the ability to innovate and identify process efficiencies. You value collaboration and contributing to a high-functioning dynamic team but can also work independently and take initiative.

This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.5 hours per week and is based in office.

• Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, classifying, coding, and posting invoices and payments
• Preparing monthly invoices and backup for multiple service contracts based on purchase order, customer requirements, and contract terms
• Processing and recording vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests, ensuring proper coding and authorization
• Developing a working understanding of various funding contract requirements, including funding structures, program budgets, provincial caregiver reimbursement guidelines, foster caregiver per diem rates, and applicable reporting requirements related to invoicing
• Researching and responding to inquiries from customers, vendors, caregivers, or internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Maintaining vendor, customer, and service contract billing information
• Following up on A/R and A/P Aging balances on a monthly basis
• Preparing and processing journal entries to ensure proper recording of all transactions
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and reconciliations
• Updating accounting procedure manuals; maintaining organized and accurate documentation and files
• Supporting with other administrative needs as they arise to ensure we are successful in achieving department and organization goals

What you will bring to the role:

• Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience working in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and performing detailed reconciliations
• Experience running a full-cycle payroll is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles in accordance with Canadian GAAP and ASNPO
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and Google applications (Gmail, Docs, Drive, Sheets) with adaptability to learn new software and applications as required
• High aptitude for navigating multiple segregated systems with proficiency in using accounting systems
• Experience using Sage Intacct or SAP Ariba systems are considered assets
• High EQ and a fearlessly empathetic approach to collaboration
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, charitable, or human services organization is considered an asset

Background Check Process & Requirements:

• As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers
• Police Information Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months)

What you can expect:

• Training – comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training
• Feedback – a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback
• Performance Coaching – formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development
• Reasonable Accommodation – The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee
• Compensation – Our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace.

Compensation

• Starting salary range of $60,624 to $66,421 per annum, commensurate with level of education and experience
• 36.5 hour work week
• Fully paid Group Benefit Plan
• Health Spending Account
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Paid sick time
• Agency-wide social events
• Employee Support Groups

Closing Date: September 21, 2026

The Family Centre acknowledges that our work takes place on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney).

Through our support of an Indigenous way of being and seeking towards being wichitasowak (people who are helping), the Family Centre acknowledges all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps continue to enrich these lands.

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.