Accounting Assistant

**BLACK GOLD SCHOOL DIVISION**
- Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel._

**Accounting Assistant ~ Full-time Permanent Position**

1.0 FTE - 35 hours per week

**Division Office - Nisku, AB**

The Accounting Assistant provides vital support to the Finance Department by ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with division and provincial requirements. This role also supports schools directly by assisting with Rycor and SGF processes, training, and day-to-day financial inquiries.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Review School Generated Funds (SGF) financial reports for compliance, accuracy, and consistency
- Prepare and process journal entries for Division Office and schools, ensuring proper documentation and coding
- Reconcile Rycor deposits to the Division’s main operating bank account and reconcile school bank accounts
- Provide mentorship on Rycor Software: implement new features, deliver training, troubleshoot issues, and assist school secretaries with day-to-day Rycor and SGF questions
- Develop training materials and deliver sessions for school staff, including new secretarial staff
- Maintain the SGF chart of accounts and create new general ledger accounts as needed
- Perform income statements reconciliations to help schools balance their school generated funds
- Monitor, balance, and reconcile unpaid school fee collections to ensure accuracy and proper reporting
- Facilitate preparation and filing of GST returns
- Conduct audits of school fundraising societies, as requested
- Support other duties and projects as assigned by the Senior Accountant and Director of Finance

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma in Finance or Business Administration with a focus on Accounting is preferred
- Previous accounting experience considered an asset
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, tools, formatting) with solid data analysis skills
- Comfortable working in both Windows and Google environments
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in financial record-keeping
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Team-oriented with a commitment to collaboration, respect, and integrity
- Willingness to continually develop technical knowledge and skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and support schools and colleagues effectively

**Salary/Benefits**:

- Full-time, 12-month permanent position
- Salary commensurate with training and experience (Pay Level 3: $51,846 - $67,478)
- Competitive benefits package through ASEBP & LAPP, 3 weeks’ vacation
- **Please note**: As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a **current Vulnerable Sector Check**and **Intervention Record Check** at their own expense (prior to starting employment)

**Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three referees with contact info (including one supervisor) as one PDF file**

**Competition #25/26 - 53**

Michelle Unchulenko, HR Coordinator

Thank you for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file and will be disposed of appropriately.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $51,846.00-$67,478.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person