InRich Business Development Centre Ltd. operates as a Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC), a not‑for‑profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses, and strengthening local economies. We provide financing, advisory services, and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners across our region.
InRich Business Development Centre Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated and organized Accounting and Self‑Employment Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role combines entrepreneurial support with accounting and payroll responsibilities.
The successful candidate will provide coaching, training, and mentorship to individuals participating in self‑employment programs while also ensuring accurate financial record‑keeping and compliance with funding agreements. This position is based in Louisdale and involves regular travel throughout Inverness and Richmond counties.
Key ResponsibilitiesSelf‑Employment & Client Support- Deliver self‑employment programming, including intake, assessment, and ongoing client support
- Provide coaching and advisory services to entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Assist clients with business plan development, cash flow projections, budgets, and funding applications
- Support clients through all stages of business development, from start‑up to growth
- Coordinate workshops, information sessions and outreach activities
- Maintain accurate client records and financial documentation
- Collect, analyze and submit monthly participant reports and
- Ensure compliance with ENS funding agreement
- Build relationships with community partners, funders, and service providers
- Promote CBDC programs and services within the community
- Represent the CBDC at community events and meetings
Accounting Responsibilities- Record monthly financial transactions using SAGE 50
- Monitor and track loan balances
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements
- Process payroll entries, monitor remittances, reconcile T4s
- Follow established month end and year end inhouse procedures
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Assist with year-end audit preparation
This role requires regular travel throughout Inverness and Richmond counties with occasional travel beyond our region. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required.
Required Qualifications- Post‑secondary education in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, or self‑employment programs
- Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and budgeting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be able to work collaboratively with staff and clients in a professional manner
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines in a client‑focused environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working in economic development, community-based organizations is considered an asset
- Knowledge of rural economic development considered an asset
- Fluency in English is required; ability to speak and read French is considered a strong asset.
Salary: Starting at $58,000, negotiable based on knowledge and experience
Benefits: Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays, pension plan, cost-shared medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits are available.
We thank all applicants for their interest and look forward to connecting with selected candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person