Accounting Officer

4 days ago

New Westminster, Canada Lookout Housing and Health Society Full time

Employment Status

Full Time Permanent

Location

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 includes completing tasks to assist with Payroll & Benefits administration, and also on Accounting tasks such as entering Accounts Receivable invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, cheques, and credit card transition, 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 including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner that meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices. The job functions are complex in nature requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention.

Job Duties

1. Process deposits & billing transactions, bank reconciliation, deferred for assigned funders.
2. Prepare monthly recurring AR transactions and invoices.
3. Prepares and runs a variety of reports.
4. Completes all related filing including invoices, reports, spreadsheets, etc.
5. Prepare year-end audit working papers as required.
6. Ensures client rights of privacy and maintain confidentiality.
7. Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all Finance and Lookout policies and procedures.
8. Support other team members for vacation coverage.
9. Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
10. Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.
11. Performs 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 training in accounting 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 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 including financial software, data management, and Excel.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until December 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.02 per hour

Work Location: In person

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