Job Title: Accountant
Location: Bowness Community Association
Job Type: Part-time
Estimated Hours per Week: 18-20
Reports To: Executive Director
Anticipated Start Date: July 15th 2026
Position Summary
The Bowness Community Association is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to support the financial operations of the Association. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, payroll, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and providing administrative support to community programs and office operations.
This is a permanent part-time position requiring approximately 18–20 hours per week, with additional hours required during year-end, audit preparation and budget season.
Responsibilities
Financial Administration
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Complete bank deposits
- Record deposits and financial transactions in Sage50
- Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements monthly
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the Treasurer and Board.
- Reconcile deferred revenue accounts
- Reconcile online payment transactions with registration systems
- Prepare annual GST returns and quarterly installments
- Monitor cash flow and coordinate short-term investments (GICs) as appropriate.
Payroll & Government Reporting
- Process semi-monthly payroll using Dayforce/Powerpay
- Calculate and remit RRSP and benefit payments
- Administer HSA plan
- File annual WCB return
Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Assist in preparation of the Association's annual operating budget
- Support budgeting for individual programs and projects
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required
Regulatory Compliance & Grant Administration
- Prepare and submit:
- Annual Not-for-profit returns (T2 and T1044)
- Alberta Society Annual Return
- AGLC licensing renewal
- Casino financial reports
- Coordinate casino applications, including selecting locations and arranging advisors.
- Collaborate with other staff for grant applications.
- Complete grant reporting requirements for awarded funding.
Operational Support
- Attend monthly finance meetings and other board or committee meetings as required.
- Prepare managerial reports as requested by the Executive Director and other BCA staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- Experience with full cycle accounting, and GAPP as it applies to ASNPO
- Diploma/degree in Accounting considered an asset, preference will be given those actively pursuing their CPA designation.
- Ability to analyze financial data effectively and prepare clear reports
- Proficiency in Sage50, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to identify issues and take initiative to resolve problems.
- Criminal and Vulnerable Sector search will be required
Preferred
- Experience working in a non-profit organization.
- Familiarity with online registration and payment systems.
- Knowledge of government non-profit reporting requirements, payroll legislation, and grant administration.
- Familiarity with community recreation programming.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A cover letter and current resume outlining your qualifications and experience to the Executive Director, Molly MacRae at accounting. We thank everyone for your applications. No phone calls please.
- Please, no phone calls or in person inquiries
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
