Summary

The Southern Alberta Land Trust Society (SALTS) has seen significant growth over the past several years and is adding a detail-oriented contract Bookkeeper to strengthen our internal capacity.

Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting activities. This role reports to the Director of Finance and ensures accurate financial processing, strong internal controls, and timely reporting to help SALTS deliver on its mission.

Established in 1998, SALTS is committed to working with landowners who want to leave a legacy of sustainable agriculture, clean water, wildlife habitat for future generations by conserving their ecologically significant lands.Pleaes visit our website salts.land for more information!

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping entries
  • Process accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements
  • Prepare invoices, payments, and financial reports
  • Assist with month-end and year-end reporting
  • Support payroll and other administrative accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with full cycle bookkeeping and payroll administration, preferably within the non-profit sector
  • Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Non-Profit QuickBooks Online
  • Previous experience migrating QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online preferred
  • Strong computer literacy especially with Microsoft Excel
  • Previous experience with SharePoint
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Bookkeeping or accounting diploma/certificate is considered an asset

Hourly Rate: $35 – $40 commensurate with experience

Estimated Hours:  average 15 hours per month

This is a remote contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for providing their own computer, reliable internet connection, and suitable home-office workspace for handling confidential information.