Skills Society is a not-for-profit organization providing support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, survivors of brain injuries, and their families. Supporting people to be valued citizens is at the heart of its work. Services range from a few hours of outreach support each week to 24/7 supported community living, with each approach shaped around the unique needs, choices and aspirations of the individual.

Skills Society’s vision is a community where all individuals are valued citizens deserving respect, dignity and rights. Its services strengthen belonging and support people with disabilities in their right to learn and grow in community, make individual choices, pursue opportunities, build relationships, and share their gifts and talents. Citizenship at Skills Society is reflected through rights, participation, relationships and belonging.

Known nationally for creative approaches, Skills Society has built a culture that values creativity, learning, relationships and continuous improvement. Its core values include practicing in person‑centred ways, seeking creative collaborations, building and sharing knowledge, embracing complexity, and adapting and evolving. The organization takes its work seriously while remaining curious, relational and open to new ideas about how to better support people to live fulfilling lives in community.

For more information about Skills Society, please visit their website.

The Opportunity

- Reports to: Executive Director
- Direct Reports: 1: Payroll Accountant
- Location: Edmonton, AB

Mandate

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Accountant oversees Skills Society’s accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance,



ensuring sound financial management, robust internal controls, and timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with policy, legislation, government requirements and nonprofit accounting standards.

The Senior Accountant joins Skills Society at an important point in the evolution of its finance function. Working alongside the Executive Director, Payroll Accountant and external accounting support, the successful candidate will strengthen systems and processes, improve the accessibility and usefulness of financial information, and help guide the organization through anticipated systems modernization. In keeping with Skills Society’s culture, they will approach change with curiosity, first seeking to understand the history and purpose behind existing practices before determining what should evolve.

This role requires someone who can work comfortably at both the strategic and hands‑on levels. The Senior Accountant will provide financial insight and oversight while remaining willing to step into detailed accounting and payroll activities when required. They will also help colleagues across Skills Society better understand and use financial information, bringing the same emphasis on relationships, clear communication and collaborative problem‑solving that characterizes the organization’s broader work.

Key Accountabilities





Financial Reporting and Accounting

- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date general ledger and ensure financial reports are produced on a timely basis.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Analyze financial information and clearly communicate monthly and annual results.
- Manage cash flow monitoring and forecasting to support the financial health and resiliency of Skills Society.
- Improve the accessibility and usefulness of financial information for program and department leaders.

Compliance, Payroll and Government Reporting

- Prepare accurate financial reports for government funders.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal procedures, governing legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee required payroll and government reporting, including T4s, T2200s, WCB and applicable tax filings.
- Provide oversight and occasional hands‑on coverage for payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Stay current on labour standards and other requirements relevant to payroll administration.
- Provide effective oversight within a complex payroll environment involving approximately 450 employees and more than 800 positions, including employees working in multiple roles at different rates of pay.

Audit, Internal Controls and Systems

- Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of year‑end working papers, coordination with external auditors and implementation of required adjustments.
- Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial procedures.
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📌 Senior Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 Skills Society
📍 Edmonton