Financial Clerk - Programs

Open Door Group (ODG), a mission-driven non-profit organization serving communities across Canada, is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Financial Clerk - Programs to support financial operations across programs in Alberta. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, accountability, and supporting client success through strong financial administration.

Wage: $27.24 to $28.97 per hour

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Location: The primary work location for this position will be a home office but will have secondary work location of the Open Door Group office in Calgary or Edmonton, depending on which community the successful candidate is located.

About the Role

As a Financial Clerk - Programs, you will play a key role in ensuring financial supports for clients are processed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with program requirements. You will be responsible for reviewing documentation, processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting reconciliation and reporting activities.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help ensure funding supports such as wage subsidies, training supports, and other financial interventions are properly authorized, documented, and tracked. Your work will contribute to the integrity of financial processes while supporting effective program delivery.

If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and support operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Review and verify client agreements and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Process financial orders, payments, and funding supports within applicable systems
• Perform calculations and resolve discrepancies such as overpayments or missing information
• Track invoices, receipts, and required documentation, following up as needed to ensure timely processing
• Track and monitor ongoing financial commitments and supports
• Maintain accurate financial and client records in alignment with audit and contractual requirements
• Collaborate with program staff, employers, and partners to support funding and resolve issues
• Respond to inquiries and provide clear, timely information to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with reconciliations, reporting, and general financial administration tasks

Please see the full job description for a detailed description of the responsibilities included in this position.  Full posting and job description are available at: Careers at Open Door Group 

Why Open Door Group?

Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG is recognized as one of Canada’s Certified Great Places to Work. We foster a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your contribution and believes in the potential of every individual.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG offers a comprehensive 100 percent employer-paid benefits package and an RRSP matching program. We also provide an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Our professional development fund supports courses, workshops, and certifications to help you grow your career.

Community Impact: Be part of an organization that provides tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities. Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well-being of the community.

What you bring to the position

If you meet most of the qualifications and are passionate about this work, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that career paths are not always linear. Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Accounting Certificate
• Minimum of two years of recent, related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

Competencies / Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Proficiency with financial systems, databases, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
• Flexibility to work varied hours, as required
• Adherence to organizational health, safety, and confidentiality policies
• Occasional travel may be required

Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of all genders and sexual orientations, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and faith traditions.

We strive to ensure an accessible experience for candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us toll-free at 1 866 377 3670 and ask to speak with an HR representative, or you can email us at hr@opendoorgroup.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Open Door Group team!