Lookout Housing + Health Society Looking for Accounting Officer at New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Accounting Officer

Salary: $50,000 – $58,000 per year

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position provides support to the finance team. The Accounting Officer completes tasks related to the financial operation of the Society and works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Housing & Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner which meets generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The job functions are complex in nature, requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention. This role will assist with payroll and benefit administration, and also on Accounting tasks such as entering A/R 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.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a business or accounting course/field
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written

· Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities

· Excellent planning and organizational skills

· Must have experience using SAP software

· Demonstrated ability to work within a busy Finance Team

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.