Accounting Specialist

The Family Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Family Centre is seeking an Accounting Specialist who will manage financial transactions, payroll, and reporting. This full-time role emphasizes analytical skills, collaboration, and adherence to ethical standards, contributing to a supportive workplace focused on Trauma-Informed Care.

Benefits

Fully employer-paid Group Benefits Plan

Wellness Program

3 weeks' vacation

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time

Agency-wide social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and ASPE principles.
• Experience in Not-for-Profit is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounts receivable and payable transactions.
• Process payroll and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Analytical Curiosity

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Applications

Sage Intacct

PGI Systems

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 executes accounts receivable and payable financial transactions, processes payroll, prepares journal entries, performs monthly and quarterly GL account reconciliations and variance analysis, and assists with special projects within the finance department.

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 and customer requirements
• Maintaining customer and service contract information to ensure billing accuracy
• Posting customer payments and deposits, including daily reconciliation of cash receipts, direct deposits, receipt summary logs, and daily floats for reception
• Processing and recording vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests, ensuring proper coding and authorization
• Processing semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly staff, including employee changes, new hires, and terminations
• Preparing and filing ROEs using ROE Web
• Researching and responding to inquiries from customers, vendors, or internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Following up on A/R and A/P Aging balances on a monthly basis
• Enrolling eligible employees in the group benefits and group RRSP plans
• 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 3 years of full cycle accounting experience working in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions
• Solid understanding of Employment Standards and payroll legislation, as well as financial and management accounting principles in accordance with GAAP and ASPE
• 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 and payroll systems
• High EQ and a fearlessly empathetic approach to collaboration
• Experience in Not-for-Profit and/or using Sage Intacct or PGI systems are considered assets

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 - Vulnerable Sector (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.

• $59,238 to $79,221 annually
• 36.5 hour work week
• Fully employer-paid Group Benefits Plan
• Wellness Program
• 3 weeks' vacation
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid sick time
• Agency-wide social events
• First People's Circle, People of Colour, and LBGTQ2IAS+ Employee ResourceGroups

Closing Date: May 31, 2025

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

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• Edmonton, AB, CAN; Drayton Valley, AB, CAN; Fort McMurray, AB, CAN; Leduc, AB, CAN
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
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