Job Description

Title: Intermediate Accountant

Report To: Director of Finance

Placement Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (37.5 Hours)

Location: South Edmonton / In-office

Compensation: $75,000 per year

Position Overview:

Our client, a non-profit organization in South Edmonton, is seeking a permanent Intermediate Accountant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for accounting professionals with full-cycle operational accounting experience to continue developing their skills while working at a great organization that does impactful philanthropic work across Alberta.

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in compliance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profits (ASNPO).
Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budget variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
Support audit preparations and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with non-profit financial regulations. (RSM)
Assist with year-end working papers and assist with uploading documents to RSM’s internal system
Ensure proper allocation of expenses across departments and funding sources.

Grant & Program-Based Financial Management (Back-Up Function)

Track restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring all grant expenditures align with funding agreements.
Prepare and submit grant reports and financial documentation for government agencies, donors, and funding partners.
Collaborate with Mission Impact and Operations teams to monitor program financials and ensure financial sustainability of mission-driven initiatives.
Ensure funding compliance and financial reporting for social programs, employment initiatives, and donation-based activities.

Donation Revenue & Retail Financial Oversight

Monitor donation-based revenue models, ensuring financial tracking aligns with social enterprise objectives.
Assist in revenue recognition, reconciliation, and cost allocations related to thrift store operations and mission programs.
Ensure proper financial documentation for charitable donation tax receipt and revenue from in-kind donations.
Work closely with store managers and operations teams to analyze financial performance and cost efficiency at the retail and donation center levels.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Assist in the preparation of operating budgets, capital budgets, and long-term financial forecasts.
Analyze financial trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Labour Hours per Donation (LH/D), donation sustainability, and mission program efficiency.
Conduct cost-benefit analysis for mission initiatives, workforce development programs, and sustainability projects.
Support decision-making through financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Compliance, Internal Controls & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with ASNPO, CRA guidelines for charitable organizations, and funding agreements.
Maintain internal controls over financial transactions, payroll allocations, and expense reporting.
Support compliance with government and donor reporting requirements for mission-driven activities.
Monitor policy adherence for financial best practices in grant and fund accounting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & System Optimization

Partner with Operations, HR, and Mission Impact to streamline financial processes and improve budgetary alignment with program needs.
Assist in the implementation and optimization of financial systems, including Power BI reporting, WESA, and donation tracking databases.
Support finance-related training initiatives for operational teams, store managers, and program leads to enhance financial literacy and accountability.

Software:

Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting tools.

Must Have Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
3+ years of experience in general accounting, financial reporting, or non-profit accounting.
Prior experience in fund accounting, grants management, or financial oversight for mission-driven programs (preferred).
Familiarity with donation-based revenue models, thrift store operations, and community impact funding (an asset).

Like To Have Qualifications:

CPA designation or working towards CPA (preferred).
Experience with WESA, donation tracking systems, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an asset.

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