Nonprofit Finance Specialist — Payroll & Reconciliation

Kootenay Career Development Society; Castlegar; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is a community-focused nonprofit providing employment services and training. We seek a Finance Administrator to support payroll, invoicing, and financial records in a collaborative team.

The role offers hybrid work (office in Castlegar) and a wage of CAD 27/hour to start, with benefits eligibility after 90 days. You will engage with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate financial operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in business or accounting fields; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum two years in finance, payroll, bookkeeping or administrative support.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 apps and payroll systems (Payworks).
• Experience with government-funded or non-profit programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process client payroll records in Payworks and ensure accuracy.
• Handle invoices, expenses, and financial documentation.
• Support reconciliation, reporting, and audits.
• Maintain financial records and databases.
• Cross-train and support other finance team tasks.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting and T4A/E prep.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate or diploma in Business Administration or Office Administration

Two years finance/payroll experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint)

Payworks

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is a community-focused nonprofit providing employment services and training. We seek a Finance Administrator to support payroll, invoicing, and financial records in a collaborative team.

The role offers hybrid work (office in Castlegar) and a wage of CAD 27/hour to start, with benefits eligibility after 90 days. You will engage with Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure accurate financial operations.