07/31/2026
Special Olympics Grande Prairie 1.0 is searching for a volunteer willing to serve as their Treasurer. Please follow the original post for more information. 💵
Special Olympics Grande Prairie (SOGP) is looking to immediately fill a volunteer position locally.
Position: Treasurer
Reports to: Chairperson
Time Commitment: Slow periods 10 Hours a month – Busy Periods 20 Hours a month
1 year term (no limit to the number of terms; appointment of members must occur annually by September 30, as determined by policy)
Key responsibilities;
➢ The Treasurer is responsible for the management of the financial affairs of SOGP but are not limited Affiliate ensuring that they adhere to all Special Olympics AB and Special Olympics Canada financial policies as well as all Provincial and Federal laws.
➢ The Treasurer must also maintain all bank accounts, back-up documentation, bank reconciliations, receipt and expenditure journals, and a general ledger. This material must be made available for review by those authorized by the Provincial Office at any time such a review is requested.
Other responsibilities Include but are not limited to
➢ Keep financial records including up-to-date financial accounting and ensuring books are balanced
➢ Develop, with the SOGP Board the annual budget for fiscal year July 1 - June 30
➢ File fiscal year financial statements by September 30 annually
➢ Complete GST Rebate applications and submit to the Provincial Office by September 30
➢ Complete interim reports, including summary of revenues, expenses and copies of bank statements, to the provincial office quarterly in accordance with Affiliate Accreditation Standards
➢ Handle daily financial transactions of the Affiliate including making deposits and writing cheques
➢ Track bank balances, donations and submit tax receipt requests to Provincial Office
➢ Communicate with all committee members on financial status
➢ Grant reporting
➢ Ensure that President & CEO is listed as signing authority and has access to bank account activity
➢ Report to AMC on the financial status of the Affiliate at meetings
Skills & Experience
Basic bookkeeping/accounting/skills – Use of Quick Books Accounting Program
Basic administration skills
Include but are not limited
Previous accounting experience an asset to
Access and capacity to an electronic environment
All volunteers in authoritative positions will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with Special Olympic Alberta's privacy.
On behalf of our athletes, thank you for your consideration.
Interested applicants can contact Maxx Bouchard, Chair via email
[email protected]
