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Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM Make a Meaningful Impact Through Your Work Are you looking to grow your skills in a purpose-driven accounting role? Do you want to apply your accounting knowledge while supporting a community-focused organization that serves thousands of Albertans every year? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Catholic Social Services is seeking a contract full-time Accounting Clerk (6-month term) to join our head office team in Edmonton, AB. Job Summary Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk supports the Agencys financial operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, and possibly Accounts Receivable as needed. This role requires strong attention to detail, working knowledge of financial systems and coding, and a solid grasp of GST processing and internal controls. Your work will directly support the responsible financial management of a $100+ million annual budget and a growing capital portfolio. This is a great opportunity to apply your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions support programs that make a difference in peoples lives every day. Accounts Payable (Primary Focus) Input data into the Agency ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) Process cheque requisitions, expenditure claims, and staff reimbursements Review and correct account coding, GST treatment, and vendor documentation Process EFT and cheque payments Maintain and update vendor master files Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies Document and streamline AP processes in line with system upgrades Provide training to Agency staff on payables procedures and ERP changes Accounts Receivable (As Needed) Verify billing data received from program managers Ensure accuracy of occupancy reports, billing periods, and account coding Prepare and submit customized invoices to funders/customers Track invoice payments and monitor AR aging reports Maintain customer master files and support audit documentation Prepare journal entries and identify opportunities for process improvements Additional Duties Support year-end audit preparation and help respond to auditor requests Contribute to financial documentation digitization and process improvements Other finance-related duties as assigned What This Job Requires Diploma in Accounting or similar field or currently enrolled in an Accounting program; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered Ideally 12 years of experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable roles Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong asset Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively What We Offer Annual salary of $41,600 (based on qualifications and experience) Flexible benefits (if eligible during the term) A supportive, team-oriented environment where your work directly supports a meaningful cause Opportunities for skill-building in ERP systems and process improvements A dynamic workplace with 130+ programs and over 1,800 staff across Alberta About Catholic Social Services You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton. Our values are at the core of everything we do! Humility : We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have. Compassion : We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition. Respect : We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, and people of faith or no faith. #J-18808-Ljbffr