Accounting Assistant

PROGRESSIVE HOUSING SOCIETY; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Housing Society seeks an Accounting Assistant to manage full-cycle AP/AR and payroll for 200+ staff in Burnaby, BC. The role supports the finance team and ensures accurate, timely transactions in a unionized environment.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance or related diploma, 2–5 years’ experience in AP/AR, and proficiency with SAGE 300; ComVida is an asset. Exempt status, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or diploma with relevant experience.
• 2–5 years in AP/AR or full-cycle bookkeeping.
• Experience in a union environment and with a collective agreement.
• SAGE 300 experience required; ComVida is an asset.
• Not-for-profit sector experience is an asset.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Code invoices, perform matching, and data entry.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payment runs and approvals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts receivable.
• Support full-cycle accounting including payroll.
• Maintain records using SAGE 300 and ComVida.
• Collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management

Tools

SAGE 300

ComVida

Job description

Accounting Assistant

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Job Type: Term – Full Time.

Wage: 32.27

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerkto join our team at Progressive Housing Society. This role is a position within the finance department being responsible for full-cycle AP and AR functions, payroll (200+ employees) guiding general accounting activities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions. This is an exempt position.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Perform invoice coding, matching, and data entry.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payment runs and obtain necessary approvals
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices and payments
• Reconcile accounts receivables
• Assist with full-cycle accounting functions, including AP, AR, and payroll
• Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE 300 and ComVida
• Collaborate with internal team

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in business (Accounting/Finance) or Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management with relevant experience
• Must have Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or full-cycle bookkeeping
• Must have experience working in a union environment and understanding of working with a collective agreement.
• At least 1 year experience with SAGE 300
• Experience with ComVida is an asset
• Experience in not-for-profit sectors is considered an asset
• Successful completion of a criminal record check
• experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting/data entry tools
• Proficient in full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, and ALL payroll functions.