Accounting Assistant, Finance

Canada, British Columbia, Abbotsford

Applications due: 27 Jun, 2025

**Job Synopsis**

JOB MISSION STATEMENT
Mennonite Central Committee British Columbia (MCC BC) is on a mission to share God’s love and compassion through global and local relief, development, and peacebuilding. As our Accounting Assistant, you support the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Finance, and as a member of MCC BC’s Finance team, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for preparing and processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, making bank deposits, preparing donation batches for entry, and assisting with preparation of other financial documents. The Accounting Assistant daily demonstrates MCC BC’s Christian beliefs, values, and mission while supporting various internal and external stakeholders with day-to-day accounting tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS
- _ When you work:_ This position operates primarily within general office hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. This role may require extended, after or holiday hours to support special organizational initiatives, as necessary.
- W_here you work: _This position is located at MCC BC’s office in Abbotsford, British Columbia. There is flexibility for a hybrid home/office schedule, with the expectation that the Accounting Assistant will work at the office at least 3 days per week.
- _ Physical conditions & requirements: _This position will require significant computer time. Ability to focus for extended periods of time with high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- _ Pace of work: _This position works independently with high day-to-day variation, including receiving and responding to unanticipated requests from leadership and other colleagues, and is expected to manage multiple deadlines and seasons of high intensity workflow.
- _ Interactions with vulnerable populations: _This position will have mínimal interactions with vulnerable populations.

**Job Details**

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

**Qualifications**

MISSION-CENTERED EXPECTATIONS
- _Faith-based alignment: _Demonstrate commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship, active participation in a Christian church or Christian community, and nonviolent peacemaking; participate in devotional and prayer times at MCC BC and/or at local church and faith gatherings, being prepared to answer inquiries about MCC BC’s mission and values; and contribute to a positive workplace culture based on Christian beliefs and values, while modelling nonviolent peacemaking in the workplace, in the community and the church through respectful interactions with others.
- _ Personal traits: _Be positive, adaptable, honest, willing to learn; communicate well and work hard.
- _ Commitment to safeguarding: _Work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
- _ Organizational awareness: _Adhere to MCC BC’s Code of Conduct, policies, practices, and procedures, including Workplace Health and Safety; proficient at understanding, serving within and modelling MCC BCs beliefs, values and mission.

ROLE COMPETENCIES
- _Organizational Excellence: _Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- _ Digital Literacy: _Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software tools as required.
- _ Accounting Systems Proficiency: _Skilled in using accounting software to record, track, and analyze financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- _ Financial Acumen: _Applies a solid understanding of basic accounting principles to support effective financial operations and compliance.
- _ Adaptability and Teamwork: _Effectively manages multiple tasks and shifting priorities while collaborating with colleagues in a flexible and solution-oriented manner.
- _ Confidentiality and Integrity: _Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- _ Effective Communication: _Clearly conveys financial and accounting information both verbally and in writing to various stakeholders.
- _ Initiative and Problem Solving: _Demonstrates self-motivation, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to identifying issues, recommending solutions, and prioritizing workload.
- _ Interpersonal Professionalism: _Builds and maintains respectful, courteous, and professional relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & ACCREDITATIONS
- Two years’ experience in an accounting role or related field

JOB REQUIREMENTS & LICENSING
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Valid BC Driver’s License along with a satisfactory Driver’s