accounting technician Edmonton
Job description
Job Title: Accounting Technician
Competition #: 118501-2023-75
Ministry Unit Name: Edmonton Centre of Hope
Status/Hours: 1.0FTE (80 hours bi-weekly)
Salary Range: $41,070 - $61,605 per annum
Date posted: June 1, 2023
Work Address: 12520-140 Ave NW, Edmonton
Posting Expires: June 10, 2023
Applications Accepted By: E-mail only through Indeed
Mission and Values:
The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Vision Statement
We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.
Core Values
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.
Job description:
Position Purpose summary:
The Accounting Technician is responsible to facilitate the processing of tasks related to the accounting and finances of the entire ministry unit, Edmonton Centre of Hope, ensuring that all processes meet or exceed The Salvation Army’s accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Accountabilities:
Accounting Duties:
- Routine bookkeeping – reconciliation of meal and bus tickets and gift cards
- Prepare journal entries (correcting and/or adjusting month end)
- Accounts Payable – process invoices, corporate credit cards, employee expenses, fleet vehicle statements and request for refunds
- Accounts Receivable - residential payment and damage deposit reconciliation
- Accurately record financial and ‘gift in kind’ donations including the issuance of official receipts and the forwarding of information to Administration for ‘thank you’ to donors
- Handle and reconcile Petty Cash
- Complete Bank Deposits
- Complete reporting forms including month end reports, remittances, funder reports, internal reporting forms
- May assist in annual budgeting process
- Reconcile cash management/client folios and other reconciliation as required
- Directly deal with the clients including receiving and disbursing cash and daily cash closing
- Other work-related duties as required
General Office Duties:
- Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and inquiries
- Greet and respond to visitors to the Finance Department
- Resolve routine inquiries
- Give written and oral responses to inquiries, including responding to emails and faxes
- File documents electronically and/or manually
- Photocopy and distribute materials as requested
- Draft and type correspondence as required
- Open mail with 2ndstaff member ensuring all donations (cash or cheque) is recorded and handled as per policy
- May order stationery and office supplies for department
- Handle and ensure the protection and confidentiality of all files and documents
Qualifications and Education requirements:
*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of Community College with certification in accounting/finance.
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
- Three (3) years of experience in an accounting office (as administrative assistant, accounting clerk, etc.).
- Two years of experience in accounting-related roles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical skills and cash handling.
- Experience working in an office setting with a workforce of 50+ employees.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, meticulous, organized and proficient working with numbers.
- Able to work in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Strong sense of integrity with professional ethics.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – clear and simple to understand.
- Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.
DAYS and HOURS of work: 1.0FTE (80 hours bi-weekly as scheduled by Manager)
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $41,070.00-$61,605.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:
- accounting office: 3 years (required)
- accounting-related: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-10
About The Salvation Army
CEO: Brian Peddle
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.salvationarmy.org
Year Founded: 1865
