Accountant

ABOUT

Vancouver College is a Catholic school for boys founded in 1922 with over 1,000 students from K – Gr. 12. The school is well known for its spiritual program, outstanding academics, an expansive co-curricular program, and high-calibre teaching staff.

The policy of Vancouver College is to hire, when available, qualified Catholics who, in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities, will model the values espoused by Blessed Edmund Rice as articulated by the school’s Essential Elements.

Please visit vancouvercollege.ca or @vancouvercollege to learn more about us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Terms: Full-Time to begin, with potential for reduced work schedule

The Accountant is responsible for the administration of accounts receivable, monthly accounting and reconciliation processes, charitable donation receipting, and financial reporting support for the School and its related entities. The position works closely with the Senior Controller to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support of the School's operations and fundraising activities. For a complete job description, please visit our website.

Education and Training

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Accounting diploma, degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Sage 300 or comparable accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end processes, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing working paper files.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Salary Range: $75 000 - $90 000, dependent on experience and qualifications

Application Deadline: Submit a resume to Ms. Jane Wong, Senior Controller of Vancouver College, care of hroffice@vancouvercollege.ca by June 26, 2026.

Employment Start Date: As soon as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions 
3. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
4. Apply to this job posting

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• BC Teaching Certificate.  Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• Two Recent Professional Reference Letters (Dated within the last 6 months)