Bookkeeper - St. Catherine's Elementary

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA - Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment - Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental - Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer - If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website. ABOUT At St. Catherine’s Elementary School, we strive for excellence in education and endeavour to meet the unique needs of every student through a supportive faith community. Guided by our Catholic faith, we are committed to developing the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional needs of our students. Set in a supportive learning environment, we foster a love of learning, a strong work ethic, and provide students with a solid, well-rounded education. St. Catherine’s is in one of the Greater Vancouver Area’s fast-growing and most affordable cities, Langley. There are many sites and attractions in Langley, including Fort Langley, the Greater Vancouver Zoo, the Canadian Museum of Flight, and many trails, parks, restaurants, golf courses, and wineries. St. Catherine's School is wanting to hire a bookkeeper for 3 days/week. This position can be on-site, remote or a combination of both. These duties would include, but are not limited to: - Managing accounts payable and receivable with precision - Conducting full general ledger accounting to ensure financial accuracy - Administering payroll and maintaining meticulous financial records - Generating monthly financial reports for the Education Committee - Performing monthly bank reconciliations and overseeing cash flow administration - Providing support for year-end accounting and audit preparation - Implementing financial control measures to maintain compliance and accuracy - Releasing monthly tuition payments through BMO - Generating invoices for the school and after-school club - Producing T4s, yearly tuition receipts, and tax receipts - Serving as a liaison for staff benefits and pensions - Collaborating with the Parent Education Committee (PEC) on fundraising initiatives - Providing monthly reports to the PEC to track progress and outcomes - Assisting in the preparation of preliminary and final budgets - Calculating the yearly "magic number" for financial planning purposes - Facilitating weekly bank deposits and managing payroll deductions APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Create your Make a Future profile 3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS - Cover Letter - Resume - Certificate/Diploma - Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC) - Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.) - Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable) - Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants) DOWNLOAD FORMS - Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) - Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants) WHO WE ARE The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools - 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east. We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work - we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community. We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.