Full-Cycle AP/AR Clerk — Payroll & Not-for-Profit

PROGRESSIVE HOUSING SOCIETY; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Housing Society seeks an Accounting Assistant to manage full-cycle AP/AR and payroll for 200+ staff in Burnaby, BC. The role supports the finance team and ensures accurate, timely transactions in a unionized environment.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance or related diploma, 2–5 years’ experience in AP/AR, and proficiency with SAGE 300; ComVida is an asset. Exempt status, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or diploma with relevant experience.
• 2–5 years in AP/AR or full-cycle bookkeeping.
• Experience in a union environment and with a collective agreement.
• SAGE 300 experience required; ComVida is an asset.
• Not-for-profit sector experience is an asset.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Code invoices, perform matching, and data entry.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payment runs and approvals.
• Investigate and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts receivable.
• Support full-cycle accounting including payroll.
• Maintain records using SAGE 300 and ComVida.
• Collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management

Tools

SAGE 300

ComVida

Job description

Progressive Housing Society seeks an Accounting Assistant to manage full-cycle AP/AR and payroll for 200+ staff in Burnaby, BC. The role supports the finance team and ensures accurate, timely transactions in a unionized environment.

The position requires a degree in accounting/finance or related diploma, 2–5 years’ experience in AP/AR, and proficiency with SAGE 300; ComVida is an asset. Exempt status, full-time hours.