Accounting Technician – Temporary maternity leave coverage

Job Description

Are you passionate about seeing a community where no child is at risk? Bring that passion to Kids Kottage Foundation!

We are looking for hard-working team members, who embrace compassion, believe in inclusivity, innovation, demonstrate courage, respect, and accountability, and believe in the power of prevention services.

Every year, 1,200 children stay at Kids Kottage. Kids Kottage Foundation aims to make a difference, not only today, for children and their support systems, but also for tomorrow, by promoting social change in our current complex world.

This position is ideal for applicants who thrive on working independently, establishing strong relationships with their colleagues, detail orientated, professional, and managing multiple priorities daily.

The Vision is Bold;

Reduce the long term effects of toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences
Crisis intervention, early intervention, and prevention for the most vulnerable members of our community infants and children
A community where every infant and child is safe

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower those accessing our services with a community network of support. Our goal is to be here for those familial systems before intensive intervention is required. Kids Kottage Foundation achieves this by delivering transformational services for those waging war against trauma, poverty, violence, and adversity. Strategic priorities drive our organization as we continue to push for change.

The Opportunity

Kids Kottage Foundation is recruiting for an Accounting Technician (twelve-month maternity leave position). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Accounting Technician is responsible for the coordination of all day to day accounting operations of the Foundation.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Bi-monthly payroll administration, and calculations
Posting payment notices
Posting and reconciling entries
General Ledger postings
Perform financial analysis and account reconciliations
Prepare and support the financial audit process
Prepare comparative income statements, financial reports, and budgets
Performing data entry
Assisting with reception coverage

Qualifications

1 + years of experience in an Accounting Clerk position
Post-secondary accounting education
Experience with non-profit accounting an asset
Advanced Excel knowledge
Adept in using various accounting software platforms
Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office
High accuracy and attention to detail
First-rate written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Available to start October 1, 2020

Personal Characteristics

Strong attention to detail
Excellent time management and planning skills
Strong communicator
Strong analytical skills
A “roll up your sleeves” mentality
Driven towards excellence
Confident – can speak authentically to the Kids Kottage team through straight forward and blunt conversation when needed
Professional in image and demeanor

Work Environment

Work schedule includes Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work is performed in a professional office setting

Compensation

Excellent compensation and benefits package awaits the successful candidate.

Location

Edmonton, Alberta

How to Apply

Please email your resume to Dataentry.hr@kidskottage.org for the opportunity to join our team in the role of accounting technician (temporary maternity leave coverage).
Website: www.kidskottage.org

Kids Kottage Value Statement: All children have inherent value as individuals and are recognized to have specific rights, established under the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Kids Kottage Foundation respects and upholds these specific and inherent rights.