Accounting Clerk

**Accounting Clerk**

Full-Time Term Position through March 31, 2026*
Salary Range starting at $23.14 per hour, 37.5 hours per week**

Charlottetown, PE
- **Salary based on applicant experience & qualifcations_
- Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) acknowledges that we are located on the traditional and unceded territory of Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. _
- **Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA),**_ a not-for-profit organization originally founded in 1993, is seeking an **Accounting Clerk**to join us on our mission of building a welcoming and inclusive environment through bringing diverse communities together and empowering newcomers to build a future in PEI.

We help all newly landed immigrants and newcomers to Canada through providing vital support in the areas of short-term settlement services, long-term inclusion and community integration programs in the province of Prince Edward Island.

At IRSA, as an organization and as a team, we are guided by our core values of respect, empathy, diversity, integrity, accountability, innovation and team work in all that we do.

**Why Join IRSA?**

You’ll have an impact, making a difference in the lives and livelihoods of newcomers to Prince Edward Island, enriching our local communities through diverse, inclusive and welcoming programming, while having fun and being a part of a team of like-minded individuals in the process
- Market Competitive Wages
- Matching Group RRSP program up to 5%
- Group Health Benefits
- Generous Time-Off programs for work-life balance

**How You’ll Spend Your Time**

Playing a key role within our administration team, the **Accounting Clerk** will be responsible for accurately calculating, preparing, and processing Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, and General Ledger transactions. This role also involves supporting budget monitoring, report preparation, and maintaining financial records under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration.
- Performing daily accounting functions such as posting accounts payable purchase and payment transactions, posting accounts receivable sale and receipt transactions, as well as posting and recording general journal entries
- Processing of bi-weekly payroll, RRSP and Benefits related transactions, remittances, and filings.
- Preparing bank deposits and petty cash replenishments
- Performing monthly account reconciliations for sub-ledger accounts including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Clearing Accounts, Bank, Credit Card, Petty Cash, and all Payroll related accounts
- Maintaining employee records; including creating, updating, and modifying personal and payroll related information
- Maintaining financial database records, including creating, updating, and modifying customers, vendors, departments, and funders
- Ensuring all financial documentation is properly filed and scanned in a timely manner.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly internal/external financial/programming reports and proposals
- Additional administrative reporting, proposals, and research tasks will be delegated as required and applicable.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries relating to payroll, accounting, and program reporting related matters in a professional and timely manner.
- Performing other accounting and administrative related duties as required
- The typical work schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

**What You’ll Bring**
- You have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration/Management, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
- Familiarity with accounting and reporting in the not-for-profit sector is considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to carefully review and verify information for accuracy.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills and willing to take initiative, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
- Previous experience working with immigrant or refugee populations would be considered an asset.

**How to Apply**

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.**

Pay: From $23.14 per hour

Application question(s):

- Are you legally able to work a 37.5 hour weekly schedule?

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person