Accountant

Job Description:

The Community Sector Network of PEI is Hiring an Accountant

The Community Sector Network of PEI (CSNPEI) is the umbrella organization for PEI’s nonprofit and community sector, supporting nonprofits, charities, community development organizations, advocacy groups, and volunteer organizations across the Island. We work to bring the community sector together for a stronger voice, shared knowledge, and shared resources. We support the organizations that support people – and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that work. We are recruiting an experienced accountant to lead the financial services arm of our Shared Services Program.

About the Role

The accountant plays a key role in spearheading the Shared Services Program’s In-House Bookkeeping initiative. Working from the ground up, this person will build the systems, policies, and client relationships that make the initiative run, then oversee day-to-day accounting service delivery to participating member organizations. The goals are affordable, reliable, high-quality bookkeeping support for nonprofits across PEI, with a target of onboarding 23 organizations in the first year.

Principal Duties

• In-House Bookkeeping Initiative Setup
  • Work with the Shared Services Navigator to set up and launch the In-House Bookkeeping initiative, including developing workflows, onboarding processes, and service standards
• Bookkeeping – CSNPEI and member organizations
  • Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles
  • Prepare invoices according to established guidelines
  • Collect accounts receivable
  • Manage the banking cycle
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and financial statements
  • Set up and maintain a filing system
• Payroll – CSNPEI and member organizations
  • Prepare and manage employee payroll files
  • Prepare and enter payroll in the system
  • Prepare records of employment
  • Respond to requests concerning payroll
  • Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting
• At least 5 years of work experience in accounting and payroll
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software

Assets

• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Familiarity with CRA compliance requirements
• Experience managing multiple client files simultaneously

What We Offer

• Full-time employment at 37.5 hours per week
• Annual base salary of $60,000,
  • Additional commission-based earnings available for exceeding program growth targets
• Hybrid work arrangement (home and office)
• 15 days of paid vacation leave per year
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off during the holiday season (Christmas to New Year)
• Health benefits
• $1000 professional development fund
• Internet reimbursement
• Cell phone and laptop provided, or reimbursement if you prefer to use your own devices

Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter below by June 12th 

If you require accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Deanelle Magbanua at (902) 918-5549 – etx 1

People from marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply, including but not limited to women, indigenous people, people with disabilities, people of colour, queer and trans people, refugees or immigrants, and people of low socioeconomic status. Please indicate in your cover letter if you consider yourself a member of a marginalized community and would like to be considered as such for this hiring process.

Recognizing that interviewing is a time-intensive process, we will be providing some interview questions in advance and compensating interviewees with $50 for their time.

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