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Established in 1990, the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is an educational nonprofit and IACET Accredited Provider that promotes knowledge of health, safety, environment and Serious Injury and Fatality prevention in the workplace.

Our Vision: To be the recognized leader of municipal health, safety, and environment (HSE) excellence and an innovative provider of prevention, education, and business solutions.

Our Mission: To guide municipal employers and workers in implementing effective HSE management systems, data-driven prevention campaigns, and to support the effective transfer of knowledge through classroom, virtual instructor led, and self-paced learning.

Our Mandate: To provide meaningful health, safety, and environmental training and education programs to our members in a cost-effective manner.

Our Values: Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Openness, Results Driven

AMHSA is seeking a permanent full-time Accountant to serve as an important internal financial control within AMHSA's Financial Management System (FMS). Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this role executes the financial processes, audits, policies, and procedures that support the daily operations of the finance department, and plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations while helping to establish and uphold financial performance standards.

The ideal candidate leads by example, embodying AMHSA's organizational values, possessing strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, this role sits within Corporate Services (Finance Services) and works closely with AMHSA team members, our third-party payroll provider, consultant financial auditors, and vendors and strategic partners.

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance, ensuring accurate and timely processing in Business Central.
• Administer full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll in coordination with our third-party payroll provider, including employee compensation, benefits, Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) contributions, and related tax filings.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management and coordinate project and corporate financial reporting, including financial analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and support budget development and monitoring, along with benefit and pension reporting.
• Manage vendor contracts, invoice tracking, and EFT and cheque processing to ensure timely, accurate vendor payments and account reconciliations.
• Support internal audit, compliance, and audit-readiness initiatives, upholding financial controls, confidentiality, and AMHSA's financial policies and procedures.

This permanent full-time, in-scope position (35 hours per week) can be based at either our Calgary or Sherwood Park, AB office.

Required

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (a combination of relevant education and professional accounting experience may be considered in lieu of formal education)
• Proficiency in payroll and accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of the MS Office suite - Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong skills in financial organization, planning, and compliance to support budgeting, benefit and pension reporting, and audit readiness
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and member information
• Strong communication skills and a positive, solution-oriented, team-focused approach

Preferred

• Accounting Certificate, CPA coursework, or equivalent supplemental training
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll administration, including processing employee compensation, benefits, Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) contributions, and tax filings
• Experience managing vendor contracts, invoice tracking, and ensuring timely, accurate vendor payments
• Experience preparing project and corporate financial reporting, including variance analysis and forecasting
• Experience working with not-for-profits, public sector, or other mission-driven organizations