Accounting Administrator

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is a national museum dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is the first national museum in Canada to be built outside the National Capital Region. Located in the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the CMHR rises from the Prairie earth at The Forks, which has been a meeting place for over six thousand years.

The CMHR delivers an immersive, interactive and memorable experience for visitors of every background, age and ability. Each visitor has access to a fully reinvented museum experience that reflects a design approach that sets new Canadian and world standards for inclusion and universal accessibility.

We are seeking talented individuals who are motivated to share their passion and commitment to join our team. Together, we aim to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

Here at the CMHR, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family-friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

• Annual membership to the CMHR
• In-house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee
• Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit
• Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan
• Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils
• French-language learning opportunities

And so many more!

About the role

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centred around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Accounting Administrator will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for the full-cycle accounting of the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (FCMHR—a non-profit charitable organization), from day-to-day accounting operations to the preparation of financial statements and audit requirements.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker, and innovator who will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

What you will do

• Contributes to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours.
• Is responsible for pledged gift management, for both the FCMHR and CMHR (Canadian Museum for Human Rights), reconciliation of donation records between the financial and fundraising systems, and variance analysis of income and expenses.
• Supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the CMHR, including financial accounting and expense processing.
• Performs gift management duties, including entering initial pledges, coordinating reminders, processing gift and pledge payments, posting transactions, and issuing receipts and letters for all donations.
• Completes accounting and reconciliation procedures.
• Prepares bank deposits and posts bank entries.
• Prepares and sends out invoices/payment reminders, collects accounts receivable, and processes and records payments.
• Processes accounts payable, including invoice authorization, verification, financial coding and processing of EFTs.
• Prepares supporting working papers for quarter-end/year-end financial statements and audit requirements.
• Supports the Director, Finance with:
• developing budget plan, as required;
• drafting long-term cash flow projections;
• drafting quarter-end/year-end financial statements (including notes);
• preparing annual T3010 tax return;
• drafting and/or implementing policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties including but not limited to assisting external auditors and taking part in process improvement initiatives including system implementation testing and other administrative duties.

What we’re looking for

• Completed accounting-related post-secondary education, or working towards a Professional Accounting Designation.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience including full-cycle accounting, accrual accounting, accounts payable functions and financial statement preparation.
• Not-for-profit experience is considered a strong asset.
• Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, specifically with Microsoft Excel (Intermediate Level – X-Lookups, Sumifs, creating reports, pivot tables).
• Experience working with an integrated accounting system.
• Working knowledge of Retail Sales Tax (Manitoba) and GST.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and assist with process improvements.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and assignments in order to meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Discretion, tact and diplomacy.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with proficiency in both official languages, oral and written.
• Raiser’s Edge experience an asset.

Official Language Proficiency:

• Bilingual non-imperative

Other

• Will require irregular hours and overtime (evenings, weekends) around quarter-end, year-end and during new system implementations and/or upgrades.
• Routinely requires lengthy periods at a desk in an office environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Security Screening Level – Reliability Status
• Child Abuse Registry Check

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The CMHR is committed to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please advise the People and Culture representative if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.