Bookstore Accounting Coordinator

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Transit access to campuses

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a reliable team member for account reconciliation at the Bookstore. You will work with the Finance department to ensure accurate reporting, budgeting and analysis, using your strong problem solving and detail oriented approach.

This regular full-time role is 35 hours per week, starting Dec 7, 2026, with hybrid work eligible. Location is New Westminster/Coquitlam campuses, with possible travel to other campuses.

Qualifications

• Completion of the second level of CGA / CMA program; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Good working knowledge of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to produce statistics and reports.

Responsibilities

• Account reconciliation for the Bookstore.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to ensure reporting and financial tasks are completed.

Skills

Accounting software

ERP systems

POS systems

English communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CGA/CMA program (second level)

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

$28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You are a reliable team member that possesses outstanding analytical skills for account reconciliation for the Bookstore. With your knack for problem solving, you are a key team member working behind the scenes working closely with our Finance department to ensure all reporting and financial tasks are completed. You enjoy the challenges and opportunities to showcase your accounting, budgeting, and analysis expertise.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Completion of the second level of CGA / CMA program at a recognized institution supplemented by at least two years of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Good working knowledge of the English language together with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computerized inventory management systems, ERP , accounting, or related software. Knowledge of retail operations including Point of Sale systems and cash handling methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work with considerable independence of action and a minimum of direct supervision. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and function well under pressure. Proven ability to perform under extreme pressure during peak periods
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce statistics and reports. Proven ability to develop and implement procedures and documentation.

Additional Information

• This Regular full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting Dec 07th , 2026.
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster/Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
• This position will also support Business system specialist with Bookstore Web page
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.