Assistant Finance Manager

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

(Will be trained to assume future Management role)

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic has an immediate opening for a Full-Time, Assistant Finance Manager.

Requirements

Assist Financial manager in all financial related activities
Full cycle accounting (AP and AR) including current knowledge of accepted accounting
Principles for Not-for-Profit organizations
Process AP/AR and Collections for proper coding and reconciliation of accounts in a timely manner
Process full cycle payroll, including ROE’s, T4’s …
Month end journal entries, assist with preparation of financial statements
Bank reconciliation of revenue and expense accounts
GL account reconciliations and month end journal entries into GL
Processing of Invoices
Preparation of all deposits
Monitoring and review of issued credit cards
Maintain files and records
Letter of good standing and contractor’s reports
Prepare for and participate in audit
Monitoring and control of petty cash
Assist with completion of reports for all Museum special events and projects
Assist with monitoring and completing of comparison and projection reports
Report abnormalities to appropriate staff /authorities
Knowledge and experience in budgeting and forecasting

Bachelors or equivalent degree with bookkeeping/accounting focus preferred
Certification from a recognized accounting program/ Combination Business
Administration/Accounting program
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
Minimum of three (3) years experience working in a financial setting
Experience in data base management including retail programs – point of sale an asset
Experience working with volunteer board of directors
Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operations
Knowledge and familiarity with Xero, Vend and Shopify a definite asset
Ability to work independently and efficiently
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrate focus, positive attitude, professionalism, and teamwork
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral)

Closing Date: September 9, 2022

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to: A. Saunders, General Manager

We thank all candidates for your interest – only those selected for an interview will be contacted.