Accounting Generalist

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

As and administrative and financial services specialist, the Accounting Generalist is an important part of our finance team. Working with the Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting, you'll provide information to Banff Centre staff on financial policies, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the department. We are looking for someone who is professional, customer service focused, with an eye for detail and strong communication skills.

Specific Accountabilities

• Administer month-end procedures including purchase order accruals, GST self-assessment journal, utilities accruals, analyze AP subledger after month-end closure
• Assist with policy compliance reviews and planned audits and communicate any issues with the Manager
• Follow up with time sensitive or outstanding transactions and ensure all GL coding is accurate and complete
• Run daily/weekly/monthly reports, code accounts, ensure accurate GL codes for month end closing periods
• Assist staff with the corporate card programs - reviewing travel card applications for accuracy, setting up new accounts
• Manage the Shell Fleet program and ensure the accuracy of fuel card online payments
• Work with web-based platforms to set up user profiles
• Maintain procedures for protection, retention, record disposal and retrieval
• Design and implement physical filing systems and maintain compliance and best practices
• Handle questions or complaints from staff or external clients professionally
• Create new vendors, expense claims and payment requests as necessary
• Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies, cheques
• Conduct training sessions for staff on different topics including NAV purchase and payment requests, BMO corporate card program, vehicle and travel expense processes, expense claims, purchase requests, understanding of charts of accounts and other NAV reporting tools.
• When needed, support the purchasing manager through processing of purchase orders and requests, and answer questions from staff

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• 3+ years' experience gained while working in an accounting office environment as well as previous experience in accounts receivable and payable.
• Completion of high school required. College certificate in accounting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (Nav, Spend Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills, confident and comfortable working with all internal and external customers of Banff Centre.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, ability to effectively prioritize work.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6 month probation period.
• The annual salary for this position is between $44,499.00 and $52,215.80, depending on experience, based on working 35 hours per week.
• The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
  • Health care spending account
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Accounting Generalist position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.