Senior Accountant

Rundle College Society (Calgary); Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to enhance their financial operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead the monthly financial close, conduct in-depth analyses, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop budgets and improve financial processes, making a significant impact on the organization’s financial health. This position offers an opportunity to mentor team members and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic educational environment. If you are detail-oriented and ready to take on a leadership role in finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required with 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Sage and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close process and prepare journal entries.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage year-end financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations

Proficiency in account systems (Sage)

Microsoft Office products

Google applications

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Data analytics

Experience with Power BI

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

3-5 years progressive experience in accounting

Experience in an educational institution or audit

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position

The Senior Accountant contributes to the overall success of Rundle College Society by effectively supporting the financial activities of the organization. They are responsible for translating the financial activities of the organization into clear, accurate and compliant reports that allow leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to understand Rundle’s financial story.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision and values of Rundle.

• Lead the monthly financial close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis, ensuring the Society’s financial accounts reflect accurate balances.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and variances, providing strategic recommendations to management to support informed decision making.

• Maintain the organization’s chart of accounts.

• Direct the budget development process, collaborating with the senior leadership team to establish financial plans and overseeing the consolidation of the overall organizational budget.

• Responsible for position management, including developing and implementing controls to prevent hiring beyond budgeted limits, conducting monthly forecasting and analysis of salaries and benefits against year-end projections, and accurately developing and analyzing the annual budget.

• Manage all aspects of the year-end financial reporting process, serving as the primary point of contact for the annual audit, charity return, Alberta Education, Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), and other regulatory filings.

• Oversee compliance with payroll and GST filing legislation, ensuring all submissions are accurate and timely.

• Take ownership of the Accounts Payable cycle review and final approval of weekly payments, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Spearhead the management of accounting functions, proactively identifying areas for improvement.

• Drive the identification and implementation of process improvements and lead the maintenance of system configurations.

• Develop and implement new policies to ensure best practices and compliance.

• Mentor and guide other team members, fostering their understanding of financial processes and promoting financial literacy across the organization.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

• Proficiency in the use of account systems (currently using Sage), Microsoft Office products and Google applications.

• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel. Candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency.

• Data analytics and experience with Power BI is considered an asset.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of technical competence.

• Ability to work accurately with minimal supervision, manage multiple and shifting priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

• 3-5 years progressive experience working in an accounting role.

• Experience working in an educational institution or audit is considered an asset.

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check