Job Title Accounting Officer

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

Job summary

A community health service organization in New Westminster is seeking an Accounting Officer for full-time permanent employment. The role involves processing billing transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring confidentiality. The ideal candidate has a minimum of Grade 12 education, training in accounting, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position offers a salary of $27.02 per hour and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2 years training in accounting plus 6 months related experience.
• Must pass regular criminal record checks.
• Must maintain current Standard First Aid Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Process deposits & billing transactions, bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly recurring AR transactions and invoices.
• Run a variety of reports and complete related filing.
• Prepare year-end audit working papers as required.
• Ensure client rights of privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Ability to key 60 w.p.m.

Demonstrated communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to manage high workload

Advanced proficiency with financial software

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Accounting Officer

Date: Nov 4, 2025

Location: New Westminster, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status: Full Time Permanent

Overview

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

Location

544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1 – 3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station

Salary

$27.02 per hour

Position Summary

Key duties and responsibilities for this role includes completing tasks to assist with Payroll & Benefits administration, and also on Accounting tasks such as entering Accounts Receivable invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, cheques, and credit card transition, collecting outstanding payments, reconciling revenue accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other special projects and general office tasks. The Accounting Officer works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner that meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices. The job functions are complex in nature requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention.

Job Duties

• Process deposits & billing transactions, bank reconciliation, deferred for assigned funders.
• Prepare monthly recurring AR transactions and invoices.
• Prepares and runs a variety of reports.
• Completes all related filing including invoices, reports, spreadsheets, etc.
• Prepare year‑end audit working papers as required.
• Ensures client rights of privacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with all Finance and Lookout policies and procedures.
• Support other team members for vacation coverage.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the CFO or Director of Finance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

Minimum Grade 12 education plus 2 years training in accounting plus six (6) months of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass regular criminal record checks. Must be bondable. Must maintain current Standard First Aid Training Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to key 60 w.p.m.
• Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work and meet deadlines during significant level of interruptions.
• Demonstrated good judgement, tact and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including advanced proficiency with systems including financial software, data management, and Excel.

Applications will be accepted until November 11, 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.