Financial Officer

**BCANDS Finance Officer**

**Organization: British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)**

**Location: Victoria, BC**

**Position Type: 21 Hours / Weekly - $35.00 / hour probation**

**Anticipated Start Date: ASAP**
- **Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how you meet the requirements must be sent with your resume to be considered for this position.**_

**Overview**

The BCANDS Finance Officer will be the overall lead as it pertains to the financial operations of the Society. This includes accounts receivable / payable, payroll, remittances, financial reporting and other duties that may be assigned. The Finance Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer

NOTE: The following duties and responsibilities of the BCANDS Finance Officer may be adjusted in order to meet the needs of the Society, clients, communities and partner agencies. The following are primary duties and functions that also may be expanded upon in order to best address the needs of Indigenous individuals and families living a disability and the overall operations of the Society.

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**

The BCANDS Finance Officer will work as an expert in relation to overall financial aspects of the Society and serve as a resource to the various programs and services of the Society.

As the typical first point of contact with the Society in relation to financial matters, the BCANDS Finance Manager will work directly with a variety of stakeholders including funding agencies, suppliers, vendors, government departments / programs and others. All interactions will be done in a respectful, understanding and confidential manner, ensuring the integrity of the Society and the confidence of our client and stakeholders.

**Broad Functions of the BCANDS Finance Manager**
- Manage and prioritize incoming supplier/client invoices and invoices them to A/R Customers, meeting month end deadlines.
- Manage and prioritize A/P supplier invoices and data enter accounting software for payment in a timely fashion meeting all deadlines.
- Payroll including deductions and accurate tracking of employee timebanks
- Union deductions
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Filing of paid documents and other financial documents, matching up cheque runs, matching up PO’s to invoices
- Financial reporting to funders
- Other duties as required

**Experience**

Knowledge and experience with all aspects of bookkeeping including:
Bi-weekly and annual payroll processing

Accounts payable and accounts receivable

Bank and credit card reconciliations

Budgeting and year end procedures

Understanding of Departmental/Fund accounting

Must be highly organized

Experience with human resources/staffing

Good working knowledge and use of excel and word

Experience with non-profits, an asset but not necessary

Must provide Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

*No phone calls please. Applicants will be contacted by the Society if an interview is requested.*
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About BCANDS

The British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is an international award-winning, provincial, Indigenous, disability, and health organization operating within British Columbia since 1991. BCANDS is a non-political, non-lobbying organization and the only stand-alone Indigenous organization of its type in Canada.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person