Staff Accountant

Immigrant Services Society of BC • Vancouver, BC

4d • $25 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the integrity of financial records, contributes to month-end close and reconciliations, helps maintain strong documentation and controls, and provides responsive service to colleagues across the organization. The role also requires the ability to work effectively with financial data, prepare clear and concise written reports and schedules, and communicate professionally with staff across the organization.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field and minimum 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, or equivalent co-op/internship experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting/filtering, lookups, data review, and working with financial spreadsheets.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate financial schedules, written summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Strong report writing proficiency with the ability to organize information logically and present it in a professional format.
• Ability to work accurately with financial data and supporting documents.
• Strong organizational and file management skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a clear provincial Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward a CPA designation is an asset but not required for entry into the role.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, month-end support, or financial schedule preparation is an asset.
• Experience in a non-profit, multi-program, or publicly funded environment is an asset.
• Experience working with accounting/ERP systems is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Sparkrock is a strong asset.
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Copilot is an asset.
• Exposure to Accounts Payable processes, such as vendor setup, invoice processing, or payment support, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with coding, review, and validation of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Support general ledger maintenance and account analysis, including subledgers such as Fixed Assets.
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Assist with the proper recording of accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and other recurring accounting entries.
• Support accurate financial treatment of program, departmental, and funding-related transactions.
• Provide backup and overflow support to Accounts Payable as required, including assisting with transaction review, processing and ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Assist with bank reconciliations, clearing account reviews, and subledger-to-general-ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including working papers and schedules.
• Ensure reconciliations are complete, timely, clearly documented, and reviewed as required.
• Escalate unusual items, unresolved variances, or control issues to the Controller or Senior Accountant.
• Assist in preparing routine financial schedules, reports, and supporting analyses.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized supporting schedules, written summaries, and other finance documentation as assigned.
• Support the preparation of funding reports, grant-related schedules, and audit working papers as assigned.
• Help maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Contribute to the accuracy and completeness of financial data used for management reporting and decision support.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Help ensure transactions are supported by complete and appropriate documentation.
• Identify process gaps, recurring errors, or inefficiencies and raise them constructively.
• Support audit readiness through organized files, reconciliations, and clearly traceable documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle financial information with care and integrity.
• Assist with maintaining accurate vendor records and supporting documentation, ensuring vendor accounts are properly set up, updated, and authorized in accordance with internal controls.
• Respond professionally and promptly to finance-related questions from staff and internal departments.
• Communicate financial information in a clear, concise, and respectful manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively with program and administrative teams to clarify financial information and documentation requirements.
• Support a finance service model that is accurate, respectful, timely, and solutions oriented.
• Help improve user understanding of finance processes through clear communication and follow-up.
• Support staff and vendors with basic Accounts Payable related inquiries, referring complex issues to Accounts Payable or senior finance staff as appropriate.
• Use accounting and financial systems effectively and accurately.
• Support improvements to templates, working papers, checklists, and recurring finance processes.
• Contribute to standardization and consistency across finance activities.
• Learn and adopt best practices in documentation, reconciliation, reporting, and system use.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that help modernize the finance function.
• Use productivity and reporting tools effectively and show openness to learning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics / Sparkrock, Power BI, and Copilot where applicable.

Benefits

• 105 hours of vacation and 35 hours of personal leave.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution. Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree