Accounting Assistant

About the Organization

At Ronald McDonald House® British Columbia and Yukon, we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.

As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well-being. 

Since opening our first 13-bedroom House in Vancouver in 1983, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon has continued to grow to meet the rising need for support. In 2014, we opened the Heather House, a 73-bedroom House on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital, along with a Ronald McDonald House Family Room inside Surrey Memorial Hospital. In 2025, we expanded once again, opening new Family Rooms at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, and the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, bringing comfort, care, and a place to rest to families throughout the province.

With the demand for services increasing, we are planning for even greater impact through expansion with a second House. The new Willow House is intentionally designed for comfort, connection, and wellness, and will offer families more space, more support and more ways to stay together during the toughest times. We aim to double our capacity and impact across BC and Yukon over the next five years, ensuring even more families can stay close when it matters most.

Our team is the backbone of this mission; serving families, supporting volunteers and donors, and helping spread awareness every single day.

• Process Accounts Payable invoices, expense reports and payment runs.
• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions including accounts receivable, revenue posting and reconciliations, and bank deposits.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with bank reconciliations.
• Support with Finance team in the reconciliation of financial accounts and management reporting as requested.
• Assist with gift processing and data processing in Raiser's Edge.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build excellent working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Other duties as required.

Job Specific Competencies and Skills

• Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon.
• Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
• A commitment to working cooperatively in a team environment with staff, volunteers, families, donors and the public.
• Solid collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment and build good working relationships to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as a supportive team member.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Post-secondary education in accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (Sage)
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant analytical experience in accounting positions
• Experience in a not-for-profit considered an asset

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for families from across BC and the Yukon.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health coverage, RRSP matching, generous PTO including vacation, personal days, wellness days, summer Fridays and your birthday off.
• A flexible work environment, including a hybrid remote structure.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture committed to impact and innovation.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check.