Accounting Technician

Take the next step in your career by joining the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and grow your experience at one of the most unique sites in Calgary! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is seeking a full-time permanent Accounting Technician to work alongside our Finance team. The Accounting Technician is responsible for ensuring that the accounts receivable and accounts payable for the organization are tracked, reconciled, payments processed, and invoices delivered.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

What you will do:

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process all routine invoices for payment through the Papersave approval system and import into the Financial Edge NXT accounting system.
• Process non-routine invoices/credits related to foreign currency and construction billings within NXT.
• Process all manual payment requests and employee expense reimbursements.
• Support non-finance users in operating Papersave to review/approve invoices.
• Process cheque and EFT payment runs.
• Contribute to the development of EFT payment policies and procedures.
• Maintain AP module within the accounting system.
• Reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Manage internal and external customer queries pertaining to AP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Importing of event clients and invoices from the Caterease event management system.
• Process all manual invoice/refund/credit memo requests.
• Taking client payments in a timely fashion.
• Recording of deposits and cash receipts.
• Maintain AR module within the accounting system.
• Collection of client accounts.
• Manage internal and external customer queries pertaining to AR.

Other Responsibilities:

• Monthly sub-ledger reconciliations for both Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Communicating with internal and external contacts via phone or email.
• Prepare and/or import journal entries as needed.

What you will bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume accounting environment, specifically with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Reconciliations
• College diploma in accounting is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems - preferably Blackbaud's Financial Edge NXT and Papersave System
• Experience in computerized cash handling
• Experience with an electronic accounts payable invoice approval system
• Word processing and spreadsheet application experience at an intermediate level
• Well-developed organizational and communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Extensive time seated and working at a computer terminal.
• Use of filing cabinets to maintain files and occasionally refers to boxed files (on site and in storage) to address inquiries.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

What the Zoo Offers:

• Competitive compensation, vacation and flex days entitlement
• Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
• Employer matching RRSP program
• Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
• Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
• A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals

Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

Apply by doing the following;

1. Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1VH1MBXm0)
2. Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.
3. Fill in the Application questions:
   • If hired, when would you be available to start?
   • If hired, what would be your wage expectations for this position?
   • Please briefly tell us about your experience with accounts payable.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by March 19, 2025 at 4pm MST.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization's mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.

All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.