Accounting Clerk/Intermediate Bookkeper

About the Position

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and tax filings.
• Perform bookkeeping tasks such as recording financial transactions, posting debits and credits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash maintenance and reconciling bank statements.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and identify risks of default.
• Prepare and process payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Conduct account analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Budgeting and financial forecasting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of tax documents and liaise with treasurer as needed.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and report to Board of Directors.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and annual information return.
• Establish process efficiencies to achieve smooth financial reporting.
• Other tasks as assigned.

About Us

The Ummah Society is the largest Muslim charity in Atlantic Canada. Founded in 1989, the Society works in different sectors and operates three Mosques across Nova Scotia, P-12 private schools, licensed daycares, and recreation centres. Learn more here: https://ummahsociety.ca

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Business Administration, with preference given to applicants specializing in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping or accounting clerk experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, with a preference for those experienced in Sage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Punctual, reliable, responsible, and dependable work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for account analysis and reconciliation.
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities efficiently.
• Knowledge of payroll processing procedures and regulations.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping policies and procedures specific to non-profit organizations.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

Assets

• Experience in working with faith-based and/or community organization.
• CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• PCP of  working towards PCP designation.

How to Apply

Please apply online on our Job Application page https://ummahsociety.ca/job-application or by email to hradmin@ummahsociety.ca

About the Company

Ummah Society
2510 St Matthias St
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 0A9

Company Contact

Sayeda Sultana
hradmin@ummahsociety.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume