Job Title Accounting Officer

Lookout Housing + Health Society; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in New Westminster is seeking an Accounting Officer. This entry-level role involves supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should have SAP experience and be able to manage a high workload effectively. Commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment is emphasized. Visit for more details.

Qualifications

• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset.
• Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Enter A/P invoices and post customer payments.
• Record cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Collect outstanding payments and reconcile revenue accounts.
• Prepare monthly reports and handle general office tasks.

Skills

Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Experience using SAP software

Ability to work within a busy Finance Team

Education

Enrollment in a business or accounting course/field

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Overview

Accounting Officer

Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location: New Westminster, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Address: 544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1

Salary: $27.02 per hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this position provides support to the finance team. The Accounting Officer completes tasks related to the financial operation of the Society and works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Emergency Aid Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner which meets generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The job functions are complex in nature requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention. This role will assist with entering A/P invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, checks, and credit card transitions, collecting outstanding payments, reconciling revenue accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other general office tasks.

Job Duties

• Enrollment in a business or accounting course/field
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Must have experience using SAP software
• Demonstrated ability to work within a busy Finance Team

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Non-profit Organization Management

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