Bookkeeper

Jombone; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Edmonton is looking for a full-time position to support the CFO in maintaining financial accountability. The role involves handling reporting accuracy, assisting clients, and creating contract documents. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential for this role. This position aims to facilitate effective communication and organization in financial tasks.

Qualifications

• At least three years of accounting/financial experience.
• Ability to maintain effective recordkeeping systems.
• Basic understanding of financial cashflows, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of quarterly reporting.
• Assist Clients with their reporting and budget amendments.
• Communicate with Clients to support them in their reporting.
• Assist in creation of funding-related contract documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Teams)

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post Secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management

Tools

Sage50

Job description

Position

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

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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 recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Possess advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a working knowledge of financial cashflows, 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.