Accounting Officer

Date: Dec 3, 2025 Location: New Westminster, BC, CA Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society Employment Status: Full Time Permanent We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca. Address: 544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1 – 3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station. Salary: $27.02 per hour Position Summary Key duties and responsibilities for this role include completing tasks to assist with Payroll & Benefits administration and, on accounting tasks, entering Accounts Receivable invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, cheques, and credit card transactions, collecting outstanding payments, reconciling revenue accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other special projects and general office tasks. The Accounting Officer works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society and follows Lookout’s Code of Ethics, meeting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices. The job functions are complex and require a high degree of confidentiality and focused mental and written attention. Job Duties Process deposits & billing transactions, bank reconciliation, deferred for assigned funders. Prepare monthly recurring AR transactions and invoices. Prepare and run a variety of reports. Complete all related filing including invoices, reports, spreadsheets, etc. Prepare year‑end audit working papers as required. Ensure client rights of privacy and maintain confidentiality. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of and comply with all Finance and Lookout policies and procedures. Support other team members for vacation coverage. Remain alert and attentive during working hours – sleeping during shifts is not permitted. Comply with and contribute to all aspects of the health and safety program. Perform other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Finance. Qualifications & Requirements Education, Training and Experience Minimum Grade 12 education plus 2 years of accounting training plus six (6) months of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass regular criminal record checks. Must be bondable. Must maintain current Standard First Aid Training Certificate. Skills and Abilities Ability to key 60 w.p.m. Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to perform work and meet deadlines during significant level of interruptions. Demonstrated good judgement, tact and discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organizational skills. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including advanced proficiency with systems such as financial software, data management and Excel. Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, genders, ages, religions, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply to foster an inclusive environment. Internal applicants must apply through the "Career Opportunities" section on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT‑LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED. #J-18808-Ljbffr