About Homeward Trust Edmonton

Homeward Trust Edmonton (Homeward Trust) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community need and priorities as outlined in A Place to Call Home: Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Homeward Trust has a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.

Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts that address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighbourhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can and will end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud that our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.

For further information visit: http://homewardtrust.ca/

Position Summary

Homeward Trust is now accepting resumes for a Finance Clerk position through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Homeward Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our Finance team as a full-time Finance Clerk for a 10-week placement (35 hours per week).

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support across the Finance departments by supporting the full-cycle accounts payable functions, maintaining financial records, entering and retrieving data from accounting systems, and investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Verifying invoices for accuracy, preparing for approval, obtain approvals, post invoices to accounting software, prepare payment journal for payment
• Print cheques for signatures and mailing
• Process credit card transactions and ensure that payments are made, reconciliations are prepared, and related accounting entries are posted
• Prepare bank deposits and ensure accounting entries are posted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization
• Process expense claims and prepare cheque requisitions
• Enter and or upload claims from agencies
• Ensure appropriate documentation of all stages through processing financial information, entering information into the appropriate accounting system of database, retrieving required data and performing financial activities, as requested
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions conducting necessary reconciliation, including investigation and resolution of differences
• Prepare and distribute invoices for receivables as required and ensure that accounting entries are posted in accordance to the policies and procedures of the organization
• Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a fourth year or recently completed a program in Finance, Accounting or a related program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Previous administrative, office, or co-op/internship experience is an asset but not required.
• Related experience in accounts receivable and payables is an asset
• Related experience in payroll is an asset
• Interest in the non-profit or public service sector is considered an asset.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment. They must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with diverse individuals in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with document management tools and digital signatures is an asset.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion in working with sensitive matters or organizational protocols.

While all applications are evaluated based on merit, we particularly value and recognize the unique perspectives that come from lived experiences, including homelessness or houselessness. We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.