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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Decentralised Energy Canada, Calgary, AB

Deadline: November 16, 2024

Flexible: Remote or Calgary Office

Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) is an industry association federally incorporated under Canada’s not-for-profit Corporations Act. 

Our vision is a strong and accessible Canadian decentralised energy industry driving the transition to a sustainable, resilient and affordable energy future. Our mission is to disrupt the Canadian energy status quo and create opportunities for decentralised energy by convening, educating and engaging stakeholders.

We are in a growth phase and our financial management needs have evolved. We are seeking a well-rounded professional with strong accounting and financial management experience with small businesses and not-for-profits. Experience with project accounting would be an asset.

CHALLENGE STATEMENT: The purpose of a not-for-profit organisation is to solve a social problem, not to make a profit, but without financial means, we cannot operate. DEC receives between 60% and 70% of its revenue from industry and 30-40% from government program funding. We do not receive core funding from government which makes financial sustainability challenging.

POSITION SUMMARY

Very simply, DEC’s Finance and Accounting Manager is a one-person accounting department that combines the skills of financial planning and the day-to-day accounting activities including AR, AP, and transactions tracking and recording. The position works with and reports to the President and the Treasurer of the Board and is responsible for providing support to these roles. An ideal candidate has worked with small and dynamic organisations or growing startup companies and is ready to roll up their sleeves to improve accounting practices and processes.

The position requires an experienced and knowledgeable professional in full cycle accounting with superior organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and a passion for detail. The position also provides support to project managers as needed.

Important - Although the position is only 20-40 hours per month (5-10 hours per week), the organisation requires an accountant that is readily available when time-sensitive transactions are needed.

OFFICE LOCATION

3608 – 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A6

Note: DEC offers flexibility in terms of work hours and location. 

SKILLS

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible 

  • Excellent problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy

  • Proficiency with Intuit QuickBooks Online (QBO) accounting software

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare documents, correspondence and spreadsheets

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Annual budgets, forecasting, analyses, and risk management

  • Balance and reconcile accounts

  • Cash flow management and forecasting

  • Develop and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

  • Liaise with vendors on any outstanding invoices

  • Maintain and archive detailed financial records

  • Monitor and prepare payables and receivables 

  • Monitoring legislation governing the financial management of Canada’s NFP

  • Monthly bank reconciliation

  • Payroll accounting

  • Prepare and submit GST filings

  • Prepare annual CRA tax returns

  • Prepare journal entries and financial reports, with variance analyses

  • Process cash, credit, and on-line payments, and deposits

  • Quarterly Financial Statements and Accruals

  • Support the annual audit process

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Positive attitude and respectful of other team members

  • Genuinely interested in contributing to the success of the organisation

  • Honest, respectful and trustworthy

  • Ethical

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting or a professional designation

  • 5+ years’ experience in Accounting in a small to mid-size company preferably with non-profit experience

JOB TYPE

Contract Hourly or Part Time Salaried (negotiable)

Approximately 20-40 hours per month (5-10 hours per week)

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 16, 2024

EMAIL TO AKENDALL@DEASSOCIATION.CA