| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4858 |
| Organization | Eden Mills Writers' Festival |
| Position | Bookkeeper - Volunteer Position - Eden Mills Writers' Festival |
| Location | 19 Cedar St |
| Impact Statement |
As our Bookkeeper, you will play an important role in ensuring the Eden Mills Writers' Festival's growth and ongoing success. You will contribute significantly to the festival's ability to present entertaining, inclusive and enlightening programming for all ages that strives to create a community that connects with open hearts and open minds. By supporting our efforts to bring our community Canada's finest established authors and emerging talents, as well as the diverse voices that make up our national identity, you will help make possible literary experiences that are usually only available in larger urban centres. |
| Description |
The Bookkeeper will take care of all festival day-to-day financial tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, along with all payroll and bank account management and reconciliation tasks. To do well in this role, the individual should have some previous accounting experience and familiarity with Sage accounting software. The festival’s retiring bookkeeper will provide training during the transition. Bookkeeper Responsibilities: • Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process. • Reconcile bank accounts at the end of each month. • Monitor financial transactions and reports and maintain financial records. • Process accounts receivable and payable. • Process cheque requisitions and expense reimbursement reports. • Process payroll and government remittances for summer student employees and related tasks • Issue T4/T4A as required • Issue official donation receipts and donation acknowledgements as needed. • Assist the Treasurer with the preparation of festival’s annual budget and monthly reports to the board. • Work with Treasurer to provide auditors with information related to the year-end review/audit engagement, Public Service Body tax rebate filings, and Registered Charity Information Return. |
| Required Information | References Required |
| Training Details | Current bookkeeper, who has been with the festival for over 10 years, will provide training at a time convenient to both. |
| Working Conditions |
Training, Sage software and past fiscal year files will be provided. The Bookkeeper will provide their own computer and workspace. Possibility, if required, to attend occasional meetings, either in person or virtually. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail |
Time Commitment: • January – July: 1 to 2 hours per week • Aug – Dec: 3 to 4 hours per week Position start date: Immediate |
| Special Event Start Date | 2023-09-09 |
| Special Event End Date | 2023-09-10 |
| Age | 20+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Not on a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Accounting/Finance |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Computer Skills, Accountability, Self-Motivation, Managing Money |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Theresa Ebden |
| Phone | 416-358-6741 |
| Address | 19 Cedar St Eden Mills, N0B 1P0 |