Non-Profit Program Accountant

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in Alberta is seeking a Non-Profit Program Accountant for a passionate team in Calgary. The role involves auditing, document control, and compliance for government contracts, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting. Ideal candidates will possess post-secondary education in accounting and relevant experience in non-profits.

Benefits

Bonus time off

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a Financial Accountant or relevant experience.
• Currently working towards or completed CGA / CPA designation.
• Must complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and organizing requirements for government contract submissions.
• Working with auditors and government reps for compliance.
• Supporting the submission of ongoing proposals.

Skills

Professional and positive attitude

Strong organization with exceptional attention to detail

Outstanding time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, majoring in accounting

CGA / CPA designation (7-12 courses completed)

Tools

Sage

MS 365 (specifically Excel pivot tables)

Job description

Connecting you to Accounting jobs in Calgary!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a local higher learning and professional development focused non-profit to support them in the recruitment process to find their next Program Accountant.

Job ID: 41905

Job Type: Direct Hire

Our amazing non-profit client, located in NE Calgary, is looking for aNon-Profit Program Accountantto join their passionate team. Responsibilities for this role include auditing, document control and compliance, as well as being a government liaison.

Working with the Director of Finance and the Finance Manager, the ideal candidate will be accountable for the daily and monthly financial reporting for government contracts, and will be working with government contract reps, the CRA, and auditors. This person will have impeccable attention to detail and organization, as well as thrive and work autonomously under competing deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key job functions are:

• Reviewing and organizing the daily and monthly requirements for government contract submissions
• Working with government contract reps, the CRA, and auditors, ensuring schedules are completed in a timely manner, accurate, and compliant with requirements of the contract
• Supporting the submission of ongoing proposals
• Sourcing out new possible government contracts
• Assisting the Finance Manager with tasks when required (inventory, internal auditing, risk management, preparing and submitting cash flows, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, majoring in accounting, or related field
• Currently working towards (7-12 courses finished) or completed CGA / CPA designation

Qualifications:

• Successfully complete a criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is preferred
• High proficiency in Sage and MS 365 (specifically Excel pivot tables)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as a Financial Accountant, or relevant experience
• Experience working in a non-profit and with government contracts is required

Skills:

• Professional and positive attitude, takes pride in getting the job done
• Strong organization with exceptional attention to detail
• Level-headed and able to remain calm under pressure
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to function effectively autonomously, as well as in a team environment
• Outstanding time management, able to meet strict deadlines with ease
• Big picture thinker

Base Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

• Bonus time off
• RRSP matching

Work Hours:

• 30 – 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote. You are required to be on site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with accounting jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to accounting jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting accounting jobs so check back with us regularly.

A recruiter will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. If and when a position vacancy becomes available and you meet the requirements, a recruiter will reach out to begin the recruitment process.

Please reference Job ID:41905 in your application.