Accountant

The Silver Springs Community Association is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to support the financial operations of the Association. This role is responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and providing administrative support to community programs and office operations.

This is a permanent part-time position requiring approximately 18–20 hours per week, with additional hours required during year-end, audit preparation and budget season.

Responsibilities

Financial Administration

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete bank deposits.
• Record deposits and financial transactions in Sage50.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Treasurer and Board.
• Reconcile deferred revenue accounts, including preschool tuition, room rentals, sports registrations, and other program revenues.
• Reconcile online payment transactions with registration systems.
• Prepare semi-annual GST returns.
• Monitor cash flow and coordinate short-term investments (GICs) as appropriate.

Payroll & Government Reporting

• Process semi-monthly payroll for all Association employees, including office staff, instructors, preschool educators, and seasonal pool staff using Dayforce/Powerpay.
• Prepare annual WCB returns for both the Community Association and Preschool.
• Prepare and submit required childcare subsidy reports.
• Issue annual childcare tax receipts to preschool families.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Preparation of the Association’s annual operating budget.
• Support budgeting for individual programs including Preschool, Pool, Soccer, Softball, and other community programs.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required.

Regulatory Compliance & Grant Administration

• Annual Charitable Return (T3010)
• Alberta Society Annual Return
• Preschool licence renewal
• Casino financial reports
• Coordinate casino applications, including selecting locations and arranging advisors.
• Complete grant reporting requirements for awarded funding.

Operational Support

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings and other committee meetings as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Experience with full-cycle accounting in a nonprofit environment. Diploma/degree in Accounting considered an asset; preference will be given to those actively pursuing their CPA designation.
• Proficiency in Sage50, Microsoft Excel, Amilia and Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to identify issues and take initiative to resolve problems.

Preferred

• Experience working in a non-profit organization or community association.
• Familiarity with online registration and payment systems.
• Knowledge of government non-profit/charity reporting requirements, payroll legislation, and grant administration.
• Familiarity with community recreation programming.
• Experience using office equipment and general office technology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter and current resume outlining your qualifications and experience to ***email_hidden***
• Please, no phone calls or in-person inquiries