Job Description

About Us:
For over 40 years, Immigrant Services Calgary has been an integral part of the Calgary community, working to make a meaningful difference in the lives of newcomers. Through our work, we ensure families and individuals have the support they need to successfully begin a new chapter of their lives in Canada.
We continually innovate in our work, reimagining and transforming the newcomer experience to make it easier for our clients to access the support they need to thrive. We collaborate with partner agencies, governments, organizations, and community advocates, to help immigrants and refugees build thriving lives in our community.
Immigrant Services Calgary helps over 10,000 newcomers each year, connecting them to programs and services to unleash their potential.
Our Vision: Unleashing the economic, social, and civic potential of clients.
Our Mission: Connecting newcomers to the right service at the right agency every time.The Position:
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports, audit preparation, A/R and A/P.Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Processes

• Administer budgets based on multi-funding sources and contract outlines
• Match revenues with expenses, including both revenue received in advance of expenses and revenue received as recovery of expenses
• Ensure cost recovery is effectively administered where required
• Record and track donations, including fee for service charges

Reporting

• Prepare financial statements for Programs and provide requested analysis and recommendations as appropriate
• Assist in preparation of budget components of funding proposals and special project submissions
• Assist in the preparation of major financial reports
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of regular financial reports required by funders
• Prepare cash flow projections for funders

Additional activities

• Prepare all financial records pre-audit and participate in audit to secure satisfactory audit review
• Manage accounts receivable with the assistance of other Accountants
• Perform monthly GL reconciliation and post Journal entries
• Perform periodic Financial Analysis for programs
• Support program managers in financial administration of contract obligations
• Review and post vendor invoices for both AP and AR

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education (preferably working towards a recognized accounting designation)
• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping and contract management
• Preference given to applicants familiar with the functioning of not-for-profit organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Business Central, Excel, Microsoft Word and any leading database program
• Ability to meet deadlines under cyclical pressures associated with reporting and accounting timelines critical to the effective functioning of the organization.
• Working knowledge of fiscal cycles and the ability to blend reporting in the organization's fiscal year.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Experience in month-end and year-end closing processes is required
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to Apply:

• If interested, please submit your cover letter together as one document.

The deadline for application is Friday, September 2, 2022
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
We are honoured to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.Job Type: Full-time