This role involves a balance of day-to-day financial management, financial planning, and collaboration with the leadership team to support operational priorities.
Financial Administration:
- Facilitate transition from the existing bookkeeper and payroll administrator to take over bookkeeping and payroll processes
- Review existing financial management processes
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed and updated
Bookkeeping and Payroll:
- Manage QBO Account
- Complete monthly bookkeeping, ensuring coding is accurate in QBO
- Run bi-monthly payroll
Budget Management Support:
- Develop a working knowledge of the annual budget
- Assist in budget development and ensure financial reporting aligns with funder expectations
Planning & Forecasting:
- Assist the Executive Director in planning for the financial sustainability of the organization
- Support financial planning and forecasting
- Develop dashboards and financial reports to aid decision-making and provide insights
Systems Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improving financial systems and workflows
- Make recommendations for how to plan more efficiently between QBO and Excel
- Make software systems decisions with the Core Operations Team
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop recommendations to enhance financial performance
- Implement solutions to enhance financial processes
Collaboration & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial standards and best practices
- Ensure the Management Team has access to up-to-date financial reports (budget to actuals) related to their program areas and granting streams
- Take the lead role in preparing for the fiscal year end and the annual review engagement / audit
- Depending on skill set, work with the existing bookkeeper to transition government reports in-house, or work with an external bookkeeper / accountant to draw reports as needed
- Complete the financial portion of funding reports
Qualities & Qualifications
Financial Expertise:
- Higher education degree in finance/accounting
- Minimum of 5-year work experience in finance/accounting preferably in a non-profit environment
- Demonstrated experience with QuickBooks Online
- Solid understanding of bookkeeping, nonprofit financial operations and payroll requirements across multiple provinces
- Experience working with government funding and nonprofit organizations
Tech-Savvy:
- Confident working with a variety of technologies and software solutions
- Strong proficiency in Excel for creating budgets, forecasts, and dashboards
Systems Thinker:
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions
- Passionate about improving workflows and processes
Detail-Oriented & Collaborative:
- Highly organized and able to meet deadlines with ease
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented approach
Home Office Setup:
- Access to a computer, reliable internet connection, and a cellphone for remote work
As the Financial Administrator at Young Agrarians, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of our organization and supporting the growth of sustainable agricultural leaders. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Bring your passion, skills, and heart to our team, and help us grow the future of agriculture together!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Bookkeeping or accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
