Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Four Winds & Associates

Edmonton | Hybrid

About Four Winds & Associates

Four Winds & Associates is a respected Indigenous-owned consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience working alongside First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, governments, and industry. Our work spans governance, policy, economic development, data sovereignty, community planning, and program delivery.

As our portfolio of projects continues to grow, we are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Office Manager to take ownership of our financial and administrative operations. This is a key leadership role within a small, high-trust team supporting complex, purpose-driven work across Canada.

If you enjoy autonomy, variety, and building strong systems that support meaningful impact, you’ll thrive at Four Winds.

What You’ll Do

This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and collaborate with the Four Winds team, including project managers and administration, as well as external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of the below tasks.

Finance & Bookkeeping

• Full-cycle bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online
• Project-based accounting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, deposits, and reconciliations
• Contractor, consultant, and vendor payments
• Payroll processing, including deductions, ROEs, T4s, and remittances
• CRA remittances (GST/HST, payroll source deductions)
• Month-end reporting including cash flow, AR aging, and project summaries
• Work directly with external accountants on year-end and audits
• Support financial reporting for grants, contracts, and funders

Office & Administration

• Day-to-day office coordination and administration
• Maintain organized digital and financial filing systems
• Support onboarding and HR-administrative tasks
• Maintain contractor, consultant, and compliance files
• Coordinate with project managers for billing and documentation
• Answer and direct inquiries professionally (email and phone)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) set up and maintenance

What You Bring

• 3+ years experience in bookkeeping or accounting (consulting or project-based environments an asset)
• 3+ years experience in office management & administration
• QuickBooks Online experience required
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and or Microsoft Excel
• Experience with payroll, CRA remittances, and compliance reporting
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and trusted with confidential information
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations, non-profits, municipalities, or professional services is a strong asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $60,000–$70,000 (based on experience)
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding
• Laptop and required technology provided
• Supportive, respectful, and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to grow alongside the firm and take on expanded responsibility
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

Why Join Four Winds?

At Four Winds, you’re supporting work that strengthens communities, advances Indigenous governance, and builds long-term capacity. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Own and strengthen our finance and administration systems
• Improve workflows and introduce efficiencies
• Work closely with leadership in a trusted role
• Have your ideas heard, valued, and implemented
• Play a direct role in how the organization grows

To apply for this position, please submit resume and covering letter to Dan by email at

Email submissions only.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is for an individual who is available regularly to work in the office, located in Edmonton.