Organization

BGC Greater Halifax Clubs (formerly Boys & Girls Club)

Are you passionate about financial management and ensuring the smooth operation of an organization? BGC Greater Halifax Clubs is actively recruiting a permanent part-time bookkeeper to join their team. As a bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the organization's financial efficiency.

Job Type

Permanent Part-Time

Expected hours

25 Hours Per Week

Location

Dartmouth, NS

Reports to Club Manager

Chief Executive Officer

Bookkeeper

The bookkeeper for BGC Greater Halifax plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial management and decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and facilitating transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Finance Accounting and Reporting

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate relations with funders and prepare reports as necessary, ensuring compliance with any contracts.
Assist in preparing all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Finance Committee and external auditors as necessary.
Review and evaluate cost reduction opportunities, advising on the proper allocation of resources.
Ensure compliance with changes in legislation or regulations affecting the organization’s business operations.
Meet all financial reporting obligations related to submissions for funding, grant aid, contracts, and other initiatives.
Assist with compliance with all statutory requirements of the organization, including charitable status, source deductions etc.
Assist in continuously improving financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
Record the acquisition of capital assets, amortization and disposal of assets.
Monitor cash flows and credit card usage.
Prepare monthly financial statements for the finance committee.
Assist the CEO and Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meetings and Annual General Meetings.

Budget Preparation and Payroll Administration

Assist with the annual budget preparation and forecast in consultation with the CEO, Treasurer and/or Finance Committee.
Work with the Human Resources Coordinator to submit biweekly payroll.

Key Qualifications:

Pursuing accounting designation is considered an asset.
3 to 5 years of experience in accounting in an organization.
Experience working in a not-for-profit organization.
Degree in finance and accounting are considered an asset.
Excellent data entry skills and proficiency with QuickBooks and Payworks.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook) is required.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with good interpersonal skills.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS B2X 1K8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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