PEI IT Alliance::Careers::Part-Time-Book Keeper

Part-time, temporary

$35,000 - $40,000 CAD anually (Commensurate with experience)

Application Deadline: 2026-01-10

About

About the PEI IT Alliance & The Foundry The IT Alliance is a not-for-profit focused in the Information Technology sector on Prince Edward Island. Founded in 2022, the PEI IT Alliance represents over 1000 members, including more than 100 companies and organizations, all committed to strengthening and expanding PEI's tech ecosystem. With over 3,000 professionals working in the province's IT sector, tech is an increasingly important driver of economic growth. Operated by the PEI IT Alliance, The Foundry is a collaborative hub at the heart of PEI's tech ecosystem. Located at 163 Great George Street in downtown Charlottetown, it serves as a gathering place for startups, industry professionals, and innovators. Here's what it offers: - A dynamic workspace – Featuring meeting rooms, whiteboards, coffee, printers, and all the essentials for productive collaboration. - Expert-led programming – Workshops, speaker series, and networking events designed to inspire and accelerate growth. - A thriving community – Already home to over 40 companies and 150 tech professionals, with more joining every day. - Powerful partnerships – Connected to Volta, Propel, Startup Atlantic, InnovationPEI, ACOA, NRC-IRAP, Island Capital, UPEI, and Holland College, with pathways to global accelerator and funding networks.

Job Brief

PEI IT Alliance is looking for an experienced bookeeper that is well-suited to a detail-oriented professional who enjoys clear scope, strong processes, and supporting a growing nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

Core Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks.
Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, reimbursements, and deposits.
Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements monthly.
Maintain organized digital records to support audit readiness and year-end reporting.
Track subscriptions, recurring payments, and vendor files

Payroll & Remittances

Process bi-weekly payroll.
Prepare and submit CRA remittances and statutory deductions.
Maintain payroll records and support year-end documentation for external accountants.

Grant & Project Financial Support

Prepare supporting financial documentation for grant claims and project reporting, based on direction from the Executive Director.
Track restricted funding against eligible expenses.
Maintain clean, auditable records for funder and government programs.
Flag discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential issues for review.

Qualifications

5+ years of bookkeeping or financial administration experience.
Strong proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Solid understanding of reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll processes.
Experience with CRA remittances and vendor payments.
Experience working with nonprofits or grant-funded organizations is an asset.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Comfortable working independently within a clearly defined scope.

How your friends should describe you

Your friends would say you're the organised one, detail oriented, reliable, and the kind who keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes. You're confident with numbers, careful with records, and you take pride in keeping payroll, reconciliations, and AP/AR accurate and on time. Whether it's maintaining clean QuickBooks books or preparing tidy documentation for reporting, you bring consistency, discretion, and a process-driven mindset to everything you do.

Why join us?

You'll support a fast-growing nonprofit by keeping the books clean, accurate, and timely. You'll be surrounded by ambitious founders and leaders in IT while strengthening the ecosystem behind the scenes.

Additional Details

Education: Post-secondary with major in Accounting/Finance.
Job Type: Part-time, temporary
Work Location: Charlottetown, PEI (in-person)
Wage: $35,000 - $40,000 CAD anually (Commensurate with experience)
Application deadline: 2026-01-10
Term: 6 Months, with possibility of renewal

PEI IT Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

or email us at

apply+bookkeeper-part-time@peiitalliance.com