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    Bookkeeper - Halifax, Canada - Community Foundation of Nova Scotia

    Community Foundation of Nova Scotia
    Community Foundation of Nova Scotia Halifax, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description

    The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS) is a charitable giving facilitator. Our ultimate vision is to build vibrant communities of respect, belonging and possibility across Nova Scotia that have the resources to care for their own needs.

    We are seeking a part-time, contract bookkeeper to work closely with the CFO and a growing team of professionals. This person will identify all of the organization's financial transactions and record them in a timely and accurate manner. By doing this successfully, the role will provide needed support to the CFO, who reports to the Audit & Finance Committee and the Board of Directors. A high-level of trust, integrity, and confidentiality is required.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Cash: Bi-monthly bank reconciliations, Weekly deposits, Short-term cash-flow monitoring
    • Accounts Receivable: Receive and track donations, Issue tax/charitable receipts, Manage fund contracts, Generate reports
    • Accounts Payable: Bi-weekly bill payments
    • Payroll Processing
    • Scholarships: Assist where required, including payments and generating T4A's
    • Operating Expenses: Manage and reconcile subscriptions, dues & fees, credit cards
    • Audit and budget participation and HST working papers, as needed
    • Accounting system management / maintenance

    Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

    • 5+ years' work experience, with post-secondary education in accounting/bookkeeping (community college or university)
    • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial transactions; experience with project accounting will be considered an asset
    • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
    • Initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work well independently
    • Excellent time-management skills and experience handling unexpected tasks and last-minute deadlines
    • Strong written and oral communications
    • Respectful of and responsive to others' questions, concerns, and ideas; a reflective listener
    • Positive problem-solving attitude
    • Thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that often varies in type and intensity of workload
    • Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
    • A values-based working style; decisions and actions reflect the shared values of CFNS
    • Experience using accounting software, with QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred
    • Solid working knowledge Microsoft Office and proficient with Excel
    • Strong knowledge of HST and payroll
    • Fund accounting and SharePoint experience will be considered assets
    • A deep and abiding commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms
    • Non-profit experience is considered an asset

    The position reports to both the CFO and CEO. The position is set up for a part-time contractor at approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling. There is potential for the weekly hours to increase as the organization grows. The role is based in our Halifax office. Rate Billed at $40 per hour (with flexibility based on experience).

    Start Date: Immediately

    To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to by April 30

    The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. CFNS hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified people to apply and self-identify. For more information, visit

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