Assistant, Accounting

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity, YMCA of Greater Vancouver, seeks an Accounts Payable professional to join their finance team. This full-time role offers an exciting chance to support cash management and process employee expenses while fostering community welfare. Candidates must possess strong data entry skills, attention to detail, and have relevant experience. Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment are also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of financial software.
• Intermediate level MS Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing and entering employee expense reports.
• Accounts payable processing and record maintenance.
• Understanding of PST / GST for tax compliance.

Skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Sage 300

Sage Intacct

Job description

Terms : Ter

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : $43,500-46,800 per annum

Reports To : Manager, Finance

Situation :

YMCA BC is part of an international and national movement that has brought lasting social change for more than 137 years. Across British Columbia, our charity is building vibrant, healthy and inclusive where everyone can reach their full potential.

We ignite belonging by enabling everyone in our communities to have equitable access to healthier outcomes. YMCA BC provides vital programs and services that have a positive impact on some of our communities’ most pressing social issues including health and wellness, affordable childcare, mental health, employment services and newcomer settlement.

YMAC BC is a new entity following the unification of the YMCA of Northern BC, YM_YWCA of Kamloops, and YMCA of Greater Vancouver in January 2023. Stronger together, YMCA employs 2100 staff and serves more than 150,000 British Columbians at hundreds of service locations from Fort St John to the Sunshine Coast.

Join an exciting team of social service professionals that connect people and build healthy communities.

Nature and Scope :

The YMCA finance team provides accounting, budgeting and financial services to over 180 program sites across the Lower Mainland, with total revenues in excess of $55 million annually. We require an enthusiastic team player with excellent data entry skills and attention to detail to take on the accounts payable function and assist with month end processing. This full time position reports to the Manager of Accounting and works with the finance staff team as well as various staff in the branches. The YMCA is a pre-approved CPA training facility and has qualified CPA mentors on staff.

Major Responsibilities :

• Supporting cash management function
• Processing and entering employee expense reports
• Accounts payable processing and record maintenance including : Reviewing invoices for coding and payment approvalObtaining approval for payment, if necessaryData entryPrinting & distribution of cheques, creating EFT payment files for vendorsReconciling vendor statements, following up on outstanding invoices and credit notescoding and costing of invoices to appropriate accountsUpdating and maintaining vendor and payment records and EFT information
• Understanding of PST / GST and application of rules for tax compliance
• Working withbranchadministrative staff to correct procedures and resolve issues
• Liaising with banks to address any account issues and queries
• Performing established business processes, monitoring compliance while improving efficiency when need
• General accounting and administrative responsibilities to contribute to the overall workflow of the department
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Minimum two years experience in accounting environment
• Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Accounting degree or equivalent combination of skills and experiences is an asset
• Working knowledge of financial software (experience with Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Accounts Payable Automation Systems is considered an asset)
• Intermediate level MS Word and Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

Application Deadline : September 22, 2024

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