Kickstand is looking for a

Finance Officer to support our day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll support, grant tracking and financial reporting.

15–22.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Permanent, Part-time | Edmonton, AB | Hybrid

Reporting to the Executive Director, Kickstand’s Finance Officer works in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager and Kickstand Administrative Team as a member of the Kickstand Provincial Implementation Team to support the ongoing implementation of Alberta’s provincial integrated youth services initiative.

The Finance

Officer plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the organization and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, assisting with reconciliations and month-end activities, facilitating high-quality reporting to government and other funders, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial systems and confidential information in a not-for-profit environment. The role is key to the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of financial reporting that enables Kickstand to achieve its maximum impact on the health and wellbeing of young Albertans.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

Accurately enter and maintain financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments and journal entries in Sage

Support Kickstand’s accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payment of vendors and contractors

Support payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with organizational policies and legislative requirements

Assist with accounts receivable,



with a robust emphasis on accuracy and complete record keeping

Support monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

Prepare and file quarterly GST returns

Assist with month-end, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reporting activities

Assist with grant tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting to ensure compliance with funding agreements and reporting requirements as required including ad hoc requests

Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure financial transactions are coded accurately and consistently

Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets and financial forecasts

Maintain organized and auditable financial records in accordance with internal policies and best practices

Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality and finance controls

Provide support to the Human Resources, Administrative and Finance teams as required

Contribute to improving finance workflows, documentation and accuracy in collaboration with the other team personnel

Other related duties

Qualifications Education, Training and Experience

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Professional Bookkeeping, or related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in a full cycle bookkeeping role

Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy

Knowledge of accrual bookkeeping, accounting principles and financial processes

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines





Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to creatively problem solve, take initiative, and prioritize, organize, and coordinate tasks

Physical ability to carry out duties of the position

Preferred Skills

Experience using Sage 50 and/or Sage Cloud

High proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications

Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting practices

Additional Information about the Role

Compensation will depend on experience and fit for the position.

This is a hybrid position with some required in-person meetings and flexibility to work from home.

15 to 22.5 hours worked across Monday to Friday, with specific days and hours agreed upon in advance.

Collaborative and mission-driven team environment

Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change when required.

Kickstand is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization and to ensure young people in Alberta can see themselves in Kickstand’s providers – we welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and Kickstand, to apply.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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