Job Posting – Bookkeeper, Cosmopolitan Music Society

The Cosmopolitan Music Society is a large, non-profit community music organization in Edmonton, Alberta. It provides community music programs to adults of all ages and skill levels through participation in concert band, jazz band, handbells, and mixed chorus. CMS serves over 300 members and many thousands of community members through musical performances and events.

The position of bookkeeper includes the following tasks:

• Enter and pay bills (manage accounts payable)

• Payroll, T4s, ROEs

• Issue membership payment receipts and donation receipts

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Quickbooks Online

• Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations 

• Receive and document member fees

• Ensure all monies owed are collected; manage accounts receivable

• Ensure CMR compliance

• CRA Remittances - GST, Payroll

• Work in conjunction with treasurer

The ideal candidate:

·      Has bookkeeping experience (will accept no experience for students, but must have finished 1st and 2nd year accounting courses)

·      Has Quickbooks Online Experience

·      Has experience working with charities, and is familiar with compliance regulations

·      Has experience with GST and payroll (required, unless they're a student). 

Pay commensurate with experience. Students- $18-$20/hr. Experienced - $35-$38/hr

5 hours per week. In-person. Start date: February 10, or sooner as possible.

Submit your resume and cover letter to Dr. Jan Olson and Dr. Taina Lorenz at manager@cosmopolitanmusic.org by 12pm Monday, January 20. Interviews will be held in person beginning January 22.