About this role
What We Do
Since 1973, The Alex has been a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing integrated primary health care, community support services, and housing-focused programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to accessing traditional health, housing, and social service systems. Services are grounded in principles of health equity, low-barrier access, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and person-centered care.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, The Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations and annual and semi-annual returns. The role also supports payroll reporting and provides general accounting support to the Finance team.
This is a permanent, part-time position.
What You Will Do
- Prepare payroll, ADP, and group insurance reconciliations, as well as spreadsheets and journal entries.
- Perform bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Prepare GST and WCB returns.
- Maintain monthly working papers and prepare and enter journal entries.
- Maintain capital asset schedules.
- Assist with the preparation of external audits.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- Accounting certificate required, or actively working toward a CPA designation; equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
- Minimum of two years of experience working in an accounting role, preferably within a non-profit organization.
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other accounting software, as well as strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
- A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred.
Work Environment and Hours:
- The Alex Community Health Centre: 2840 – 2 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
- 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours of work/wk)
- Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; part-time hours are based on 3 days per week, with flexibility regarding which days are worked.
- Sedentary role involving extended computer use and sitting.
- Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10–15 lbs).
- Frequent repetitive hand and wrist movements.
What We Offer
Pro-rated based on FTE
Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include:
- 3-weeks’ vacation
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
- RRSP, Student Loan Repayment Program, and/or Mortgage Accelerator Payment Program (up to 5% match)
- Personal Days
- Floating Holiday
- Sick/Wellness Days
- Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
- Professional Development
How To Apply
If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate’s schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process.
The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.
In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit).
*The term “racialized” is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms “racial minority, “visible minority”, “person of colour”, or “non-White”.
For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca.
At The Alex, we place a high value on strong, ethical, and professional relationships between clients and primary care providers. Clear boundaries are essential to ensuring safe, respectful, and effective care. To protect clients, medical professionals and staff, employees and contractors of The Alex are not permitted to access internal physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, or other allied health professional services during their employment.
We recognize that some applicants may have had, or may currently have, meaningful care relationships with The Alex at the time of applying. If you are currently a client and wish to continue in our recruitment process, you are asked to disclose your service provider relationship. Should you be hired, you will be required to transition your care to an external provider within your first 90 days of employment and maintain this external care relationship for the duration of your employment. Reasonable extensions of the 90-day deadline may be considered where absolutely necessary and in the sole discretion of The Alex.
This approach helps us maintain clear boundaries, uphold professional standards, and protect our workers’ rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; part-time hours are based on 3 days per week, with flexibility regarding which days are worked.
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