Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,967 - 79,156; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Municipal Pension Plan

Compressed work schedule

Staff development days

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre in Vancouver is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist to maintain accurate financial records and support reporting. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and process improvements, collaborating with the Director and Manager of Finance.

A feminist, anti-oppression perspective guides the role. 2+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting and payroll, a relevant diploma/degree, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years full-cycle accounting/payroll experience preferably in a non-for-profit charitable organization in Canada and/or unionized environment.
• An accounting/payroll diploma/degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll Processing System will be an asset
• Requires some work outside of normal schedule to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, housing and substance use

Responsibilities

• The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes.
• This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Education

Accounting/Payroll diploma or degree

Tools

ADP Payroll Processing System

Job description

Salary Range: $70,967.00 To $79,155.50 Annually

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice, and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• 2+ years full-cycle accounting/payroll experience preferably in a non-for-profit charitable organization in Canada and/or unionized environment
• An accounting/payroll diploma/degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
• Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll Processing System will be an asset
• Requires some work outside of normal schedule to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, housing and substance use

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

• Healthcare:Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
• Paid time off:3 weeks paid vacation in the 1 st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
• For your Retirement:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
• Other perks:Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Excluded Position: Salary Range: $70,967 to $79,155.50/per annum based on experience
• Posting closing date: August 9 th , 2026 /Start Date: ASAP

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply

Additional languages spoken an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted