Finance & Accounting

Position: Finance & Accounting Coordinator
Organization: Salal Foundation
Location: fully remote within Canada

The Salal Foundation is on a mission to nurture transparency, citizen engagement, democracy, and communities living within natural limits. We are dedicated to building capacity and improving resilience in communities and causes across Canada.

As a distributed and diverse Canadian team, we take pride in our entrepreneurial spirit, innovative mindset, and commitment to positive change.

About the Role:

This is a temporary full time role (12-18 months)

The Finance & Accounting Coordinator provides support for the entire organization and its partners around finance, accounting, and related administration. The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for providing accurate, up-to-date financial information to help make informed decisions, meet our legal requirements and be accountable to funders and donors of the Salal Foundation and / or related organizations.

This position reports to the Finance & Administrative Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Tracks income and expenses to project budgets.
• Initiate and manage payments through online banking.
• Run and maintain payroll and benefits programs.
• Provide full-cycle bookkeeping services for several smaller nonprofits and charities.
• Compile grant financial reports for funders.
• Prepare financial, budget, and cash flow reports for the board and management.
• Coordinate annual external audits.
• Handle statutory reporting (e.g., GST, Workers’ Compensation, Charity Returns, Nonprofit Returns).
• Develop and articulate bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Support general administrative tasks, including maintaining a shared filing system.
• Other related tasks as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally in the non-profit or charitable sector.
• Post secondary education in finance, accounting or bookkeeping or related field.
• Professional Bookkeeper or Accountant Certifications would be an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Experience using Google Suite applications and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets (Google Sheets)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks).
• Experience with payroll systems and government reporting.
• Familiarity with multi-project charities/nonprofits is an asset.

Attributes:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a remote, entrepreneurial/start-up environment.
• Self-managed accountability with the confidence to speak up when required.
• Appreciation for the importance of the greater good; the successful candidate will understand the importance of people dedicating their lives to reconciliation, diplomatism, and environmental protection within Canada, and will proactively strive to achieve these goals.

TO APPLY

Please apply here and submit your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience make you a good candidate no later than Wednesday, September 17th.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• $52,000 - $62,000 per year, commensurate with the experience and qualifications you bring to the Foundation.
• A fully remote work environment (within Canada)
• A robust health, wellness and remote work allowance program.
• Competitive benefits and generous paid time off provisions.
• An opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization working on impactful projects across Canada.
• Collaborate with a passionate, supportive, and remote-first team.
• Opportunity for growth and increased hours as the role evolves.

Please be advised this position is a unionized position represented by ‘Move Up Together’. Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are currently underway.

The Salal Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Should you require assistance or accommodations during the application process, please contact hr@salalfoundation.ca