Accountant

Employment Status

Full Time Temporary until April 30, 2027

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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 www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

535 Front Street, New Westminster, B.C.

3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station

Salary

$70K per year

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday
40 hour work week with an occasional requirement to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines.  

Position Summary

This is a temporary position for the funder Report analysis and review. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgement in planning and performing the work, requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines and set priorities, conduct complex financial analysis.

The Accountant 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 which 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

• Troubleshoots, reviews, analyzes, documents and evaluates financial business processes and provides recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, including cost and revenue analysis, graphs, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Maintain and implement relevant internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assist the Director of Finance with funder audits, and ensure compliance with CRA requirements.
• Provide cross-training and support for all accounting functions when needed.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for funder.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours.
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

• Strong technology and systems experience (Advanced knowledge in Excel is required)
• Experience with SAP and other advanced ERP systems is an asset.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive and diversified accounting experience, including exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Knowledge of the ASNPO is an asset, but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage a high workload
• Demonstrated ability to perform work and meet deadlines during significant levels of interruptions.
• Demonstrated good judgement, tact and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including advanced proficiency with financial software, data management, and Excel systems.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 12, 2026 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.