Volunteer Bookkeeper

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a reliable volunteer with bookkeeping or accounting experience for a remote role focused on financial record-keeping. Responsibilities include supporting financial oversight, assisting with budgeting, and maintaining organizational compliance. Gaining hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful community work is a key benefit. Formal certification in accounting is valued but not required. This position is fully remote and offers flexible engagement, making it suitable for families and groups.

Benefits

Hands-on nonprofit bookkeeping experience

Documented volunteer hours

Exposure to grant-funded operations

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping or accounting software is required.
• Formal certification is an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support financial record-keeping using cloud-based accounting software.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing as part of financial oversight.
• Assist with contract writing and strategic planning as applicable.

Skills

Experience with bookkeeping or accounting software

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Formal certification in bookkeeping or accounting

Job description

Overview

Healthy Aligned Living is a nonprofit organization seeking a reliable volunteer with bookkeeping or accounting experience to support financial record-keeping using cloud-based accounting software. This role is fully remote and focused on accuracy, organization, and compliance. The volunteer will work within established systems and procedures. Financial decisions and final approvals remain with HAL leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support financial record-keeping using cloud-based accounting software.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, file management, and risk management as part of financial oversight.
• Assist with contract writing and strategic planning as applicable.

Requirements

Experience with bookkeeping or accounting software is required. Formal certification is an asset but not mandatory.

Why Volunteer

Volunteers gain hands-on nonprofit bookkeeping experience, documented volunteer hours, and exposure to grant-funded operations while supporting meaningful community work.

Work Environment

• Work remotely
• Good for families
• Good for groups
• Accessible by public transit