Bookkeeper

**BACKGROUND**

Nightwind Treatment Centre currently operates three inpatient treatment facilities for youth. We are trauma-informed and integrate indigenous healing into our treatment program. We are accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council and we are proud to be dual licensed as a Residential Facility under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and a Residential Addiction Treatment Service under the Mental Health Services Protection Act.

**Kihew House, Sturgeon County**
- 9-bed, Rural Treatment Program for young women ages 12-18;
- Treatment program supporting abuse history, substance abuse, and conflict;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on indigenous cultural teachings and experiences as the foundation of our four-stage treatment which is aligned with the medicine wheel and seven sacred teachings.

**Stony Creek, Tawatinaw Valley**
- 7-bed, Rural Co-Ed Receiving Program for youth ages 12-22;
- Receiving program for youth in preparation for treatment;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on healing and skill-building through agricultural programming, connecting with nature, outdoor education, and physical fitness activities.

**Grandmother Turtle House, Westlock**
- 4-bed, TSIL Program for young women 15-22;
- Transition to a Semi-Independent Living program for stabilized young women;
- Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
- Focus on daily living skills, school success, employment and transitioning to independent living.

**Job Purpose**

The Bookkeeper supports the Service Team to ensure an effective program for all youth.

**Attitudes**
- Maintain and promote the philosophy that “every child will do well if they can” for all staff
- Champion a trauma-informed approach by reinforcing for all staff the importance of healthy relationships and the effective prevention and resolution of conflict
- Maintain a service-oriented approach to working with staff.

**Environment**
- Establish and maintain a culture of learning, professional growth, trauma-informed practice, cultural relevance and overall focus on healing and treatment for persons-served

**Administration**
- Adherence to the high standards of accreditation expected of a high-quality treatment facility and ensuring positive relationships with all licensing bodies
- Complete recommended changes to Policy and Procedures based on direction from the Service Team
- Applications for CAC and program licensing
- Support the digital filing of all organization activities
- Draft memos and letters on behalf of the Service Team

**Human Resources Support**
- Support the Service Team with the recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors
- Exercise effective human resources processes along with the Service Team

**Finance**
- Paying program expenses according to the program budget
- Identifying program expenses in bookkeeping software in preparation for external accounting review
- Communicate effectively with the Service Team on support for persons served to maximize per diem revenue
- Bring forward cost-saving measures to maintain high-quality care and remain fiscally responsible
- Maintain client lists for intakes, discharge and locations for accurate invoicing
- Record and pay all monthly expenses on an ongoing basis
- Prepare weekly float reconciliation for all programs
- Create AR invoices and submit them for payment on a regular basis
- Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner
- Perform month-end closing procedures and account reconciliations

**Qualifications**
- As an organization that supports indigenous youth, individuals must maintain knowledge and understanding of reconciliation and want to work with an organization to change the lives of youth for the better.
- Advanced skills using web-based programs, word processing and file sharing are essential.
- Knowledge of standard accounts payable and receivable policies, procedures and regulations are essential.
- Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software is essential.
- A professional who is positive maintains a growth mindset and enjoys working as part of a team is essential.
- Completion of a specialized administrative support program or equivalent is preferred.
- 2 years of experience related to bookkeeping is preferred.