Bookkeeper - Foundation - Kitchener, Canada - Family and Children Services of Waterloo

Family and Children Services of Waterloo

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posted:
Tuesday May 16, 2023

Close Date:
Thursday May 25, 2023

Posting ID:
JP#

Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation currently has an opportunity for a permanent part time Bookkeeper. This position would work approximately 15 hours per week, but this could vary depending on work pressures.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper who is passionate about children, youth and families and promoting equity and social justices.

The FACS Foundation team is small, and you will have exposure to all facets of the Foundation, allowing for autonomy, initiative, and leadership development.

As a new member of the FACS team, you will bring boundless energy and your financial savvy to an organization that is looking to reinvent what is possible in philanthropy.

Major Position Responsibilities:

Maintain records of financial transactions of the Foundation using Sage.
Verify, allocate, and record details of transactions from source documents ensuring management authorization and appropriate GL accounts.
Monthly and annual reconciliation of the Foundation's bank account with the Donor Management System (Canada Helps).
Record investment transactions that occur during the month and reconcile to investment statements.
Prepare monthly financial statements for the board (in collaboration with the agency).
Reconcile scholarship funds on an ongoing basis ensuring fund balances are accurate.
Reconcile various grants and prepare reports on an ongoing basis (Resilience, Trillium, etc.).
Semiannually file HST in collaboration with the agency.
Assist in the preparation of audited statements at year end.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education (college, university) in accounting or bookkeeping (Certificate or diploma), resulting in strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and GAAP
35 years of full cycle bookkeeping
Multiple years practical experience with Sage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range:
$ $ per hour

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