Part-Time Accounting Student Assistant

Overview

About the Opportunity

The Western District of The Alliance Canada is looking for one or more accounting students to support our Finance team with accounting administration, transaction review, data entry, and related accounting tasks.

This is a part-time student role. It is not intended to be a CPA-track position; however, it will provide practical exposure to accounting work in a nonprofit environment.

Depending on student availability and fit, we may hire more than one student.

Hours: Flexible, approximately 4 to 20 hours per week, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday depending on student availability

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Negotiable

 

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate may assist with:

·         Staff expense data entry, review, and submission support

·         Bank reconciliations and supporting documentation

·         Preparing and issuing invoices to member churches

·         Supporting accounts receivable and payment follow-up

·         Communicating with churches regarding payments received or payable

·         Organizing accounting support documents

·         Reviewing accounting information for completeness and consistency

·         Other ad hoc accounting and finance tasks as assigned

 

Qualifications

We are looking for students who have completed or are currently completing accounting coursework such as:

·         Intermediate and/or Advanced Financial Accounting

·         Managerial Accounting

·         Accounting Theory

·         Not-for-Profit Accounting / Fund Accounting, if available

·         Auditing / Assurance

·         Accounting Information Systems

·         Taxation

The strongest fit would be a student who has already taken Intermediate Financial Accounting and has a solid understanding of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses under ASPE, with some familiarity or interest in ASNPO.

Prior bookkeeping experience is not required. Candidates must demonstrate strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes.

 

Required Skills and Attributes

·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy

·         Good Excel and basic office software skills

·         Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality

·         Professional written communication skills

·         Reliability, organization, and willingness to learn

 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief note outlining:

·         Your availability

·         Accounting courses completed or currently in progress

·         Your familiarity with ASPE and/or ASNPO

·         Why you are interested in this opportunity

Application may be sent to: bzhou@thewcd.ca