Accounting Officer

Employment Status

Part Time Permanent 

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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

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

3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station 

Salary

$27.02 per hour 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of finance, the Accounting Officer provides support to the Finance team.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, reconciling expense accounts, assist with Payroll & Benefits administration, assist with rents & deposits 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 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

1. Completing payments by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
2. Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
3. Responding to Vendor enquiries
4. Maintaining historical records of all invoices, reports, receipts, and cheques by saving documents properly
5. Assist with payroll & benefits administration
6. Assist with rents & deposits
7. Prepare month-end and year-end working papers as required
8. Support the team based on RASCI
9. Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all Lookout policies and procedures
10. Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
11. Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
12. Performing other related duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

Minimum Grade 12 education. Must pass regular criminal record checks. 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. 

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 25, 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.

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