CAREERS: The Next Generation is a unique, non-profit organization raising youth awareness of career options and helping students earn while they learn through internship. We partner with government, educators, communities, industry, parents and students to introduce youth to rewarding careers and develop the skilled workers of the future.
Are you skilled in juggling multiple tasks and radiating a positive, can-do attitude? Are you a creative, young professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're excited to offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of our team as the Accounts Receivable Coordinator. In this position, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the overall financial transparency and integrity of our non-profit organization. Join our team of outstanding professionals where your contributions are highly esteemed, and where each day promises a dynamic, collaborative office environment.
Key Responsibilities:
As an integral part of our small finance team, you will have responsibilities in 2 key functions:
Accounts Receivable specialist:
- Manage and account for all accounts receivable from generating AR invoices to processing receipts.
- Manage and ensure accuracy of all customer data.
- Collaborate with Partnerships department to reconcile all revenues and receivables.
- Prepare and provide financial reporting for various grants and agreements.
- Process and reconcile donation receipts.
Oversight of overall finance function:
- Assist, mentor, and provide backup support for Accounts Payable Coordinator.
- Review monthly payroll.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations including any adjustments required.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts each month, ensuring quality and accuracy of all financial data.
- Review, adapt and enforce policies and procedures to maintain high data quality.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices to recommend and implement process improvements.
- Other projects and duties as needed.
Skills and Competencies:
A successful Accounts Receivable Coordinator will have:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Collaborative and proactive communication style.
- Understanding of Government funding agreements, project management and reporting.
- Knowledge of ASNPO, AGLC, and donation receipting regulations.
- Strong understanding of Alberta payroll standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft O365 suite of tools, with strong emphasis on excel skills.
- An appetite for growth and improvement, demonstrating strong technical proficiency.
- Experience in Sage Intacct (considered an asset).
- Knowledge of Salesforce (considered an asset).
Qualifications:
A qualified Accounts Receivable Coordinator will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- CPA designation (or pursuing) preferable.
- Experience working in/with not-for-profit organization(s).
- 3+ years’ experience in an accounting role.
What we offer:
- Competitive starting salary - $61,000 - $70,716, with placement on the range dependent on your applicable experience, qualifications, skills, and knowledge.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including an RRSP matching program.
- Support to maintain your professional credentials.
This opportunity is open until a suitable candidate is found. We ask those individuals with an interest in further exploring this exciting opportunity to kindly forward your resume to hr@nextgen.org. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.