Business Management jobs in Canada

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Finance employees receive, account for, monitor, and design internal controls to safeguard sacred funds (donated confidentially in obedience to God's commandments) for the Church's religious mission under the direction of senior ecclesiastical leaders.

This position is an entry level professional accounting position in which the incumbent applies accounting principles in working with specialized accounting records and reports and is responsible for assisting in the day to day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports.

Success is typically measured by the degree to which accuracy is demonstrated in maintaining assigned ledgers, records, accounts, etc. Schedules and deadlines are expected to be met, and proficiency is demonstrated on required accounting systems.

An Accountant 1 Performs Accounting Functions In a Variety Of Different Settings Throughout The Church. In General, Incumbents In This Position Perform The Following Types Of Functions

• Initiate general ledger file maintenance so that financial statement presentations will be accurate and meaningful.
• Reconcile accounts, review reconciliations, and make sure that all outstanding items are properly cleared.
• Prepare special studies and reports for departments and organizations as required.
• Prepare journal entries and other adjustments to correct errors.
• Analyze budget requests and explain any budgetary changes resulting from increased costs or changes in programs.
• Consolidate accounting information for use in accounting statements and summaries.
• Review expenditures against budget and make necessary reconciliations, investigations, and correcting entries.
• Assist in preparing various financial estimates and expense reports.
• Draft correspondence to appropriate parties regarding any differences that require investigation or further action.
• Review and monitor invoices submitted for payment which exceed certain dollar amounts as defined by policy.
• Audit project accounts for compliance to policy and correspond with appropriate parties regarding the status of these projects.

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance or Business Management). No post graduate professional accounting experience is required for this position. Incumbents must demonstrate a well-grounded knowledge of financial and accounting theory.

Preferred: A knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Incumbents will demonstrate courtesy, tact and effectiveness in dealing with others in everyday working relationships, including contacts with others to request or provide information.

Incumbents will apply college-level theoretical knowledge they have acquired as they gain an understanding of Church accounting systems, and policies and procedures.

Any decision outside of well-defined guidelines and policies are referred to the supervisor or to a more senior level accountant.

Incumbents typically work under close supervision while gaining an understanding of Church accounting systems.

Incumbents work within a firm set of guidelines and policies.

Incumbents make appropriate decisions using generally accepted accounting principles regarding transactions affecting assigned organizations.

Incumbents are responsible for appropriate approval of payments.

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Must be able to reside in Calgary, Alberta, while employed in this role

To manage inquiries efficiently, please direct all questions to our Canada Talent Acquisition and HR team. They are available to assist you with any questions regarding this role. Please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Job Identification 372315

Job Category FA - Finance & Accounting

Posting Date 12/16/2025, 12:12 AM

Locations 28 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4P5, CA (No Local)

Apply Before 01/18/2026, 07:00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Worker Type Employee

Number of Openings 1

Investidura com qualificação de dignidade Must be an endowed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a current temple recommend.

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