Assistant, Accounting

YMCA of Greater VancouverVancouver, BC, CA

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$43,500.00–CA$46,800.00 yearly

Job description

Date Posted : September 17, 2024

Position Title : Assistant, Accounting

Location : Royal Avenue YMCA (620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster)

Terms : Ter

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time

Hours : 35 hours per week

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : $43,500-46,800 per annum

Reports To : Manager, Finance

Situation :

YMCA BC is part of an international and national movement that has brought lasting social change for more than 137 years. Across British Columbia, our charity is building vibrant, healthy and inclusive where everyone can reach their full potential.

We ignite belonging by enabling everyone in our communities to have equitable access to healthier outcomes. YMCA BC provides vital programs and services that have a positive impact on some of our communities’ most pressing social issues including health and wellness, affordable childcare, mental health, employment services and newcomer settlement.

YMAC BC is a new entity following the unification of the YMCA of Northern BC, YM_YWCA of Kamloops, and YMCA of Greater Vancouver in January 2023. Stronger together, YMCA employs 2100 staff and serves more than 150,000 British Columbians at hundreds of service locations from Fort St John to the Sunshine Coast.

Join an exciting team of social service professionals that connect people and build healthy communities.

Nature and Scope :

The YMCA finance team provides accounting, budgeting and financial services to over 180 program sites across the Lower Mainland, with total revenues in excess of $55 million annually. We require an enthusiastic team player with excellent data entry skills and attention to detail to take on the accounts payable function and assist with month end processing. This full time position reports to the Manager of Accounting and works with the finance staff team as well as various staff in the branches. The YMCA is a pre-approved CPA training facility and has qualified CPA mentors on staff.

Major Responsibilities :

Supporting cash management function
Processing and entering employee expense reports
Accounts payable processing and record maintenance including : Reviewing invoices for coding and payment approvalObtaining approval for payment, if necessaryData entryPrinting & distribution of cheques, creating EFT payment files for vendorsReconciling vendor statements, following up on outstanding invoices and credit notescoding and costing of invoices to appropriate accountsUpdating and maintaining vendor and payment records and EFT information
Understanding of PST / GST and application of rules for tax compliance
Working with branch administrative staff to correct procedures and resolve issues
Liaising with banks to address any account issues and queries
Performing established business processes, monitoring compliance while improving efficiency when need
General accounting and administrative responsibilities to contribute to the overall workflow of the department
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum two years experience in accounting environment

Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and accuracy

Accounting degree or equivalent combination of skills and experiences is an asset

Working knowledge of financial software (experience with Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Accounts Payable Automation Systems is considered an asset)

Intermediate level MS Word and Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills

Ability to work within a team and independently

Ability to consistently meet all deadlines

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better

Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead

Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them

Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application Deadline : September 22, 2024