Volunteer Board of Directors Accountant

The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society
ACCOUNTANT
Volunteer Position Description

Position Summary
The Board Accountant is primarily responsible to manage ENW finances/budget and expenditures with the assistant of the Board of Directors.

Position Type
•Volunteer Position for not-for-profit organization
•2 Year Term
•Option to extend upon direction of the Terms of Reference/Bylaws of the Board of Directors

Authority
Board Members work both individually and collectively in managing The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society’s affairs through the Business Plan and Strategy Plan in conjunction with its policy and budget. The Board Member acts on the Board’s behalf in accordance only with Board’s motions and policy guidelines and only as requested and in accordance with Board’s resolutions with respect to representation of the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements 
•Accounting Designation (CPA) or BA degree;
•Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance/accounting role•
•Must have knowledge in all facets of financial statements reporting requirements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow
•An understanding of payroll functions and calculations, etc.•
•Presenting budgets and reports to the Board
•Familiarity with structure and process of board and/or committee meetings
•An understanding of the effective functioning of a charitable/not-for-profit organization with possibly some experience
•Strong organizational skills, communication skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines
•Must be analytical, detail oriented, and able to problem-solve.
•Be reliable to meet strict monthly deadlines
•Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality
•Decisive, innovative, and flexible with the ability to compromise and strongly service oriented
•A member in Good Standing
•Be a resident of the City of Edmonton

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
•Manages the finances of the organization, including the board’s review of and action related to, financial responsibilities
•Ensures appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on the financial state of the organization and monitors financial planning
•Keeps full and accurate accounts of all organizational receipts, disbursements and expenditures
•Prepare Monthly Journal Entries and account analysis for month end reporting
•Prepare and submit Quarterly and Annual Forecasts
•Prepare termination notice in conjunction with supervisor or manager
•Disburses all monies as directed by the Board
•Assists in supporting fundraising activities
•Administrates fiscal matters of the organization by preparing and monitors overall budgets
•Regularly reports to the Board on key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health
•Files necessary financial reports, tax reports and audits
•Provides annual budget to the board for members' approval
•Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures
•Timely delivery of the necessary financial documents for Board Meetings and the AGM
•Notifies Board Members of matters that need approval
•Provides candid, open and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate
•Responsibility for formal compliance with laws, articles of incorporation and regulations
•Attends and participates in Board Meetings
•Keep Board informed (on a timely basis) of significant issues that need attention
•Provide guidance and advice to Board on process issues such as establishing and interpreting terms of reference, decision-making and accountability
•Able to show leadership and involve in decision making
•Establish, maintain and advance community relations
•Able to attend events on behalf of ENW representing the organization within the community
•Undertake activities within the Community that enhance the visibility of the organization

Terms
•Directors are elected for a two-year term at the Annual General Meeting of the Members
Performance Criteria
•Successfully carrying out the prime functions of the position description
•Development of strong working relationships with:−Edmonton Police Service, −Complete Community Representative Training
−Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Board Directors
−Partnerships
−Community Members and Ambassadors
−Government representatives
−Other organizations and funding agencies
Essential Functions
•Communication
•Flexibility and adaptability

APPLICATION PROCESS: DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. Interested applicants should send a Cover Letter and Resume at president@enwatch.ca and enwsecretary@enwatch.ca Website: enwatch.ca