Finance Clerk – Bookkeeper

ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training; Courtenay; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

Creative Employment Access Society (CEAS) in Courtenay, BC is hiring a Finance Clerk-Bookkeeper for 35 hours/week in-office. The role focuses on accurate bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll, and year-end prep, with a cost-shared benefit plan after 3 months.

Requirements include formal accounting training, 5+ years with Simply Accounting, 3+ years payroll, strong Excel, and bilingual capability being a bonus. Must have reliable transportation for occasional tasks.

Qualifications

• Formal accounting training.
• Minimum five years’ experience with Simply Accounting.
• Minimum three years’ payroll experience.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting terminology.
• Ability to perform percentage and ratio calculations.
• Strong English communication, deadlines oriented.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle, occasional local trips.
• Attention to detail and accurate numerical recording.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable using Sage 50.
• Assist with client supports and wage subsidy claims accounting.
• Communicate with clients and vendors for invoices and supports.
• Process payroll with PayDirt and generate reports.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain petty cash.
• Prepare full cycle monthly accounting and year-end for audit.
• Support Finance and Administration Manager with filing.
• Collaborate with team; provide reception backup as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting training

Tools

Sage 50

PayDirt

Job description

Creative Employment Access Society (CEAS) is a non-profit organization supporting job-seekers and employers across the Comox Valley. We are seeking a detail-oriented and team-focused Finance Clerk. Our diverse team values exceptional client service, strong collegial relationships, and a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all.

In preparing for an upcoming retirement, we are seeking a full-time Finance Clerk-Bookkeeper with excellent bookkeeping skills and strong attention to detail. An understanding of underlying accounting principles is essential. The hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday. The position is 35 hours per week. This is an in-office position at our Courtenay office. All workspaces, washrooms, and public areas are accessible.

You will be part of a team in which all duties are shared. Team members rotate through the various tasks and work together in a large shared office.

The starting rate of pay is $32.16 to $32.80 depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive cost-shared benefit plan is provided after 3 months.

Duties:

• Use Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) to process accounts payable
• Assist with the distribution of and accounting for client supports and wage subsidy employer claims
• Communicate with clients and vendors to obtain documentation and clarification for payment of invoices and client financial supports
• Use PayDirt for processing of payroll and reporting
• Reconcile accounts and maintain petty cash
• Complete full cycle monthly accounting and year end preparation for audit
• Provide filing and administrative support to the Finance and Administration Manager
• Work cooperatively with the team and other staff members
• Occasionally provide reception backup

Required Qualifications

• Formal accounting training
• Minimum five years’ experience using all aspects of Simply Accounting
• Minimum three years’ experience processing payroll
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting terminology
• Ability to perform calculations with percentages and ratios
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent record with meeting deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle (There are occasional in-town trips for banking, obtaining Board signatures, and other errands.)
• Proven ability to attend to details and accurately record numerical information.

Ability to speak French would be a bonus, as our WorkBC Centre is designated bilingual.

Skill testing will be conducted.

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory completion of security screening and criminal record check. CEAS will reimburse the successful candidate for the cost required to obtain the criminal record check. There is no need to obtain this prior to accepting an offer.

Terry Knight
Finance and Administration Manager
Email: [e-mail]

Feel free to request a read receipt. Due to the expected volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are accepting application packages until a suitable candidate accepts a job offer.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We want to ensure our staff continues to reflect the diversity in our community. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the hiring process.