About Us
The Sylvan Lake Foundation is a non-profit organization that runs Sylvan Lake Lodge, a seniors’ independent and congregate living community in central Alberta. We provide safe, affordable, and caring homes for seniors. Our team is dedicated, community-minded, and proud of the work we do. We are building a strong in-house finance team. We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial operations and help strengthen our finance processes. What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate financial records, including full-cycle bookkeeping and general ledger entries
- Manage accounts receivable: resident billing, deposits, collections, and follow-up on outstanding balances
- Manage accounts payable: process vendor invoices, verify approvals and coding, and prepare payment runs
- Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents for the annual audit, and work with external auditors
- Keep financial files organized, accurate, and audit-ready
- Help improve finance policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Work with the Finance Director on preparing reports for the Board and its committees What You Bring
- Proven experience in full-cycle bookkeeping
- Solid working knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end processes
- Experience preparing for and supporting a financial audit
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and Office
- Post-secondary education in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field is an asset Assets
- Experience with Yardi
- Experience with PayWorks
- Experience with QuickBooks Online
- Knowledge of governance and legislation for non-profits and charities, such as the Alberta *Societies Act
* and CRA requirements for registered charities
- Experience in the non-profit, seniors’ housing, or property management sector
What We Offer
- Competitive wage / benefits / pension.
- A stable, supportive workplace with meaningful work
- The chance to help shape and strengthen our finance function
- Flexible schedule of up to 21 hours a week, arranged with the Finance Director.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter through Indeed or email to:
[email protected] We are reviewing applications as they arrive. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 – 21.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule Work
Location:
In person
📌 Bookkeeper - Part Time (Sylvan Lake)
🏢 SYLVAN LAKE LODGE
📍 Sylvan Lake