Accounting Officer

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

544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1

3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station 

$27.02 per hour 

Key duties and responsibilities for this role include completing tasks to assist with Accounting tasks such as entering and posting Accounts Payable invoices, reconciling vendor statements, recording cash, cheques, and credit card transition, reconciling expense 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.   

1.    Update of our staff (EIFO) qualifications, approving request, setup leadership/ temporary coverage, re-instate re-hire employee, job info, seniority, payroll information, etc.
2.    Process, issue and reconcile T4 Slip and T4 Summary.
3.    Process deposits & billing transactions, reconciliation, deferred for assigned funders.
4.    Prepare monthly recurring transactions (AR).
5.    Prepares and runs a variety of reports.
6.    Completes all related filing including invoices, reports, spreadsheets, etc. 
7.    Prepare year-end working papers as required. 
8.    Ensures client rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
9.    Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all Lookout policies and procedures. 
10.   Support the team based on RASCI.
11.   Performs other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Finance. 
12.   Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.
13.   Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program. 

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 Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector. 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. 

Applications will be accepted until November 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

 Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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