Accounting Manager / Bookkeeper

Agilus Work Solutions; Victoria; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $30-$35

Full-time schedule

Benefits including pension

3 weeks vacation to start

Salary reviews at 3/6/12 months

Meaningful community work

Free Parking

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is hiring an Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper in the not-for-profit sector for Victoria, BC. This role oversees the full accounting cycle while supporting operational initiatives and mission-driven programs.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of nonprofit experience and strong Canadian GAAP knowledge. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, comprehensive benefits including pension, and opportunities to contribute to programs benefiting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting/finance experience.
• Strong AP, payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Solid Canadian accounting practices and controls.
• Proficiency with accounting software; Sage 300 preferred.
• Excellent English communication; highly organized and analytical.
• Willing to support administrative tasks and projects.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting functions including AP, payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial reporting and maintain records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and project funding administration.
• Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Maintain and update internal databases and information systems.
• Prepare reports and assist with data management and operational projects.
• Provide administrative and cross-functional support to staff and leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency.

Skills

Full-Charge Bookkeeping

Accounting Manager

Non-profit experience

Accounts payable

Payroll

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Sage 300

English communication

Tools

Sage 300

Digital Filing Soho Dox

Job description

Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Accounting Manager

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for an Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper in the not-for-profit industry in Victoria, British Columbia. Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a role where your contributions extend beyond financial reporting? Our non-profit client is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounting Manager to oversee the organization’s full accounting cycle while supporting operational and administrative initiatives. This position is ideal for a proactive, service-oriented professional who enjoys being part of a mission-driven team and contributing to both financial excellence and organizational success. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys understanding the broader goals of the organization and supporting colleagues wherever needed.

Benefits

• $30.00 - $35.00 hourly
• Full-time, stable Monday to Friday schedule (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
• Excellent benefits package including pension plan
• 3 weeks vacation to start increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years
• Salary review at 3 months, 6 months and then yearly
• Meaningful role supporting programs that positively impact vulnerable populations
• Opportunity to work with a respected community-focused organization
• Free Parking

A typical day

• Manage the organization’s full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial reporting and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, project funding administration, and financial analysis
• Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with applicable financial requirements
• Maintain and update internal databases, records, and information systems
• Prepare reports and assist with data management and operational projects
• Provide administrative and cross-functional support to staff and leadership as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and organizational efficiency

Successful candidates will have

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or Full-Charge Bookkeeper in a non-profit environment preferred
• Strong expertise in accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and full-cycle bookkeeping
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting practices and financial controls
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications - preference given to those that are famillear with Sage 300 and Digital Filing Soho Dox
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills with strong comprehension abilities
• Highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Flexible and willing to support administrative responsibilities, including database maintenance and operational projects
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and ability to successfully complete a criminal record check

Pursuant to Section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) applicants. Candidates wishing to be considered under this preference are encouraged to self-identify in their application.