The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) is the provincial professional organization that represents the interests of 13,000+ REALTORS® and 10 regional real estate boards/associations provincewide. Based in Calgary, the association's mission is to provide strategic leadership through AREA's member-centric advocacy, professional development and provincial services to advance the Alberta real estate profession and our members' success.

AREA is seeking a full-time, fixed-term (18-months) Accounting Administrator to ensure effective administration of all account's payables and receivables. The role directly impacts the quality and consistency of the financial statements that AREA produces for its Board of Directors' financial oversight and is integral in upholding AREA's efficient operations. The Accounting Administrator will work collaboratively with and through other departments and external stakeholders to carry out all responsibilities to adhere to financial policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer all accounting tasks, such as preparation of all journal entries, payables, and receivables.
• Administer the billing and collections processes.
• Support as needed to prepare monthly financial statements, bank reconciliation, and annual budgets in coordination with finance team.
• Input member program performance into data tracking spreadsheets.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and professionally, and provide options and recommendations.
• Relay and discuss members comments for improvement to the team for resolution.
• Update procedure manual to accurately reflect workflow.
• Liaise with technology systems vendors and support as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance or comparable combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience.
• Adept at managing program documentation (policies, procedures, reports, etc.).
• Understanding of accounting software (Sage 50).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Skilled at database management (report generation, etc.).
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology and programs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Helpful, respectful, and receptive to feedback.
• Recognize and treat information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Analytical and logical thinker; able to think problems through and develop appropriate solutions.
• Highly organized - able to effectively manage projects comprised of multiple, parallel tasks, through to timely completion.
• Independent, motivated, self-directed, and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Customer service orientated with the ability to fulfill responsibilities using a supportive, helpful approach.