Finance Officer

Aircord; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Not-for-profit environment

Job summary

Kickstand is seeking a Finance Officer to support day-to-day financial operations in a part-time, hybrid role based in Edmonton, AB. Key duties include bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll support, grant tracking, and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with funders.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance and at least two years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience, preferably with Sage 50 or Sage Cloud, and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Professional Bookkeeping, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a full cycle bookkeeping role
• Experience with Sage 50 and/or Sage Cloud preferred
• High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain financial transactions (invoices, receipts, payments, journal entries)
• Support accounts payable processes and timely vendor payments
• Assist payroll processing and maintain payroll records
• Assist with accounts receivable and ensure accurate record keeping
• Support monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and file quarterly GST returns
• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Monitor grants, expenditures and reporting to funders
• Maintain chart of accounts and accurate coding of transactions
• Assist with budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain auditable financial records and ensure privacy and finance controls
• Collaborate with HR, Admin and Finance teams to improve workflows

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Integrity & confidentiality

Communication & interpersonal skills

Problem solving & initiative

Physical ability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Cloud

Excel

Job description

Kickstand is looking for a Finance Officer to support our day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll support, grant tracking and financial reporting.

15–22.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Permanent, Part-time | Edmonton, AB | Hybrid

Reporting to the Executive Director, Kickstand’s Finance Officer works in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager and Kickstand Administrative Team as a member of the Kickstand Provincial Implementation Team to support the ongoing implementation of Alberta’s provincial integrated youth services initiative. The Finance Officer plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, assisting with reconciliations and month-end activities, facilitating high-quality reporting to government and other funders, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial systems and confidential information in a not-for-profit environment. The role is key to the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of financial reporting that enables Kickstand to achieve its maximum impact on the health and wellbeing of young Albertans.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

• Accurately enter and maintain financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments and journal entries in Sage
• Support Kickstand’s accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payment of vendors and contractors
• Support payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with organizational policies and legislative requirements
• Assist with accounts receivable, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and complete record keeping
• Support monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and file quarterly GST returns
• Assist with month-end, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reporting activities
• Assist with grant tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding agreements and reporting requirements as required including ad hoc requests
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial transactions are coded accurately and consistently
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain organized and auditable financial records in accordance with internal policies and best practices
• Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality and finance controls
• Provide support to the Human Resources, Administrative and Finance teams as required
• Contribute to improving finance workflows, documentation and accuracy in collaboration with the other team personnel
• Other related duties

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Professional Bookkeeping, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a full cycle bookkeeping role

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Knowledge of accrual bookkeeping, accounting principles and financial processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to creatively problem solve, take initiative, and prioritize, organize, and coordinate tasks
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Sage 50 and/or Sage Cloud
• High proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications
• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting practices

Additional Information about the Role

• Compensation will depend on experience and fit for the position.
• This is a hybrid position with some required in-person meetings and flexibility to work from home.
• 15 to 22.5 hours worked across Monday to Friday, with specific days and hours agreed upon in advance.
• Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change when required.

Kickstand is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization and to ensure young people in Alberta can see themselves in Kickstand’s providers – we welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and Kickstand, to apply.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.