Accounting Clerk (Full-time)
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, Calgary
Reporting to: Senior Manager of Accounting
Commitment to fair hiring practices
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
About this position
The Accounting Clerk will be primarily assisting with full cycle accounting for the National Music Centre and the King Eddy Live Music Limited. The successful candidate will have strong full-cycle accounting skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and a passion for the not-for-profit/music sector.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, client follow-up and payment processing.
- Processing monthly accounts payables and payments by cheques/EFT’s.
- Reconciliation of vendor statements.
- Process and record weekly cash deposits, wire transfers and e-transfers.
- Monthly credit card reconciliations.
- Data entry and processing reports.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Record journal entries for weekly cash deposits, wire transfers and e-transfer payments.
- Maintain hard copy files where required.
- Reconcile and record petty cash.
- Assist the finance team with year-end audit duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist with the implementation and documentation of policies and procedures.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should possess:
- Accounting diploma or certificate preferred.
- 3 years of proven accounting clerk experience, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices.
- Excellent computer skills, experience with Quickbooks, Microsoft Office and Teams. Ticketing software experience an asset.
- Strong aptitude for working in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Accounting experience in the restaurant and live music industry is an asset.
Key Relationships
- Chief Financial Officer
- Senior Manager of Accounting
- Junior Accountant
- Business Analyst
- King Eddy General Manager
Remuneration
National Music Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits packages including:
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- RRSP matching program
- Paid time off (Vacation and Flex days)
- Employee Assistance program
Application
Qualified applicants should send their resume and cover letter to accounting@nmc.ca on or before August 23, 2024 with the job title indicated in the subject line of the email.
Please ensure that your full name is in the file name (ex. Smith_Jane_cover_letter_resume) and the subject line of your email is: Accounting Clerk. No phone calls please.