The Finance Clerk (Canada Summer Job) will play a key supporting role in the daily financial operations of the organization, while receiving comprehensive, hands-on training designed to build long-term employability skills for a career in finance, accounting, or data administration. This role gives a young person the opportunity to learn how financial systems operate within a mission-driven non-profit that serves the community.
The successful candidate will:
- Gain practical experience in financial reporting, data entry, transaction processing, and documentation specific to the non-profit sector.
- Develop skills using financial software, spreadsheets, and analytical tools while strengthening accuracy, attention to detail, and professional communication.
- Work alongside experienced finance professionals who will provide mentorship, supervision, and structured learning opportunities.
- Grow confidence in professional work habits, problem-solving, and collaboration within a supportive learning environment.
- Build an understanding of how strong financial stewardship directly contributes to sustaining programs and services that benefit vulnerable community members.
Location: Calgary
Project Number: # 021389366
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full-Time (8 weeks)
Schedule: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Interim Director, Finance
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Support daily financial operations including disbursements, revenue tracking, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Help process expense claims, vendor payments, and staff reimbursements while verifying supporting documentation.
- Compile, review, and analyze monthly financial reports including revenue, expenditures, and budget variances.
- Maintain organized financial records, digital files, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness.
- Provide operational coverage during staff absences by assisting with routine finance functions under supervision.
- Assist with preparations for audits, tax filings, compliance checks, and financial forecasting.
- Participate in special finance-related projects, such as system improvements, data clean-up, or workflow optimization.
- Support the finance team with administrative tasks including data entry, document preparation, and correspondence.
- Perform additional finance or administrative duties as assigned to enhance learning and support department needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Enrolled in or completed a college program in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Previous experience (e.g., internships, volunteer work, or coursework) in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Interest in working within a mission-driven, non-profit environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS**
- Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
- International students are not eligible participants
- For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth (https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth)
NOTE
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- We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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