Bookkeeper

Spirit Employment and Training Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local training organization in Edmonton is seeking a financial assistant to work closely with the CFO. Responsibilities include maintaining financial accountability, assisting clients with reporting, and ensuring documentation is handled correctly. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software is required. This is a full-time position, structured at 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least three years of accounting or financial experience relevant to the role.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule demanding work assignments.
• Knowledge of financial documents such as income statements and balance sheets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of quarterly reporting.
• Assist the Client with reporting and budget amendments.
• Develop and maintain record-keeping systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Post Secondary degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage50

Job description

This job is classified as full-time (37.5 hours/week) and is a funding-based position.

Apply by: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured.

Overview

The candidate will work in consort with the CFO to maintain financial accountability requirements

• Ensure accuracy of quarterly reporting.
• Assist our Client with their reporting, forecasting, and budget amendments.
• Work daily in Teams to ensure documents are saved, filed, and shared appropriately.
• Keep track of timelines of reporting and past‑due reporting.
• Communicate directly with our Client to support them in their reporting.
• Assist in creation of contract documents pertinent to funding (ie. Contribution agreements, payment letters, updated cashflow templates, etc.) as needed.
• Other related duties as directed by the CFO and CEO.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Responsibilities

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products, specifically Excel and Teams.
• Possess at least three years of accounting / financial knowledge, terminology and how to use accounting software (Sage50) or similar.
• Capacity to quickly learn software.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule demanding work assignments.
• Develop and maintain efficient and effective record‑keeping systems and procedures.
• Possess advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a working knowledge of financial cash flows, budgeting, forecasting and other financial documents such as income statements and balance sheets.
• Ability to gather and research relevant data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of urban Indigenous Movement, structure, and processes will be considered an asset.

Requirements (or Qualifications)

Post Secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related equivalencies; at least three years of accounting and/or finance experience that relates to the duties and responsibilities