Junior Accountant

POSITION:                 Junior Accountant STATUS:                    Permanent; Full-Time   with benefits SHIFT:                        35 hours per week LOCATION:                Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt WAGE:                       Salaried CLOSING DATE:       Open Until Filled

About the Position:

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the AP/AR Clerk assists in processing, entry and payment of accounts payables and receivables for the Society in a timely manner and ensures that all associated records are accurately kept.

Some specific duties:

Processing of payables:

Receiving invoices and expense claims, checking for completion and correctness. Entering/posting invoices into accounting software. Reconciling vendor accounts as necessary. Collating backup documents and reports for high-volume cheque runs. Distributing cheques in a prompt and efficient manner. Maintaining filing and records for all paid invoices. Assisting with payables requirements for interim and year-end audit processes.

Processing of receivables:

Receiving revenue reports and bank information from locations. Entering revenue and bank information into accounting software. Reconciling bank accounts belonging to non-unionized locations. Maintaining filing and records for related revenue reports and bank reconciliations. Processing and distribution of accounts receivable invoices, and credits. Maintaining filing and records of invoices and payments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications you need to have:

Minimum of three (3) years of accounts payable or receivables experience. Strong computer skills essential; Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office suite proficiency. Experience with Financial Edge an asset. Good command of the English language – verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, customer service and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member with minimum supervision. Ability to prioritize demands on time. Must be flexible to perform a variety of duties. Experience with not-for-profit accounting is an asset. Experience with “paperless” software/system an asset. Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.