Financial Analyst – Advancement & Donations

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The Department of Finance and Corporate Services is seeking an energetic team player with sharp problem-solving abilities, excellent analytical and investigatory skills, high attention to detail, effective organizational and time-management skills, and comfort working both independently as well as part of a team.

Reporting to the Manager – Financial Reporting, this position will assist with the processing, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of donations, grants and other fundraising activities. The primary focus of this position is to ensure the compliance, accuracy and integrity of financial reporting related to donations, in addition to the provision of quality client service to Advancement and other key areas of NAIT.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Manager – Financial Reporting in providing accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting services to NAIT’s Advancement department.
2. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of data migrated from the fundraising system to the financial system, and prepare account reconciliations, including investigation, analysis, and correction of discrepancies.
3. Prepare and post journal entries related to donations, grants, and other external funding.
4. Track donations, grants, and other restricted funds within the financial system, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and reporting requirements.
5. Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and assist with pulling any data requested by auditors.
6. Communicate financial information and insights related to donations clearly and concisely to other areas of NAIT.
7. Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and institutional policies.
8. Support accounting and administration for the NAIT Foundation, one of NAIT's fundraising mechanisms.
9. Participate in continuous process reviews and improvements.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Strong accounting knowledge and experience is essential, particularly Canada Revenue Agency guidance around gifts and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) related to grants, funding sources, donations, and deferred revenue.
2. Strong organizational and time management skills.
3. Self-starter with excellent attention to detail, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with different members of the NAIT community.
5. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (preference for pivots and other advanced functions).
6. Proficiency with various software applications (preference for experience in PeopleSoft Finance, Microsoft 365 applications, Salesforce).

Qualifications:

1. 2-year Accounting Diploma
2. Minimum of 2 years experience in an intermediate accounting position, post-diploma, is essential.
3. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public sector or educational environments.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $57,932.94 - $73,528.00 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification –-Finance/Accounting Assistant II).

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.