Accounting Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - Progressive Housing Society

Progressive Housing Society

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

JOB TITLE:
Accounting Assistant (EXEMPT)

REPORTS TO:
Accounting Manager

EXEMPT, PART-TIME (21 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Business with accounting/finance specialization OR Diploma in Accounting or Finance Management from an accredited postsecondary school with recent, related experience of four years Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A minimum of one year experience in the use of SAGE 300 Accounting software, ComVida Software.
Not for Profit experience preferred.
Excel, Outlook, and MS Windows.
Successful clearance of a criminal record check.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Demonstrated ability to organize workload with mínimal supervision.
Proficiency with accounting, word processing, spreadsheet and database computer programs.
Ability to operate or learn to operate and train others in use of office equipment such as telephone voice mail, fax, photocopier, computers.
Ability to work well under pressure of meeting deadlines.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience and be knowledgeable in full cycle bookkeeping functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, G/L and Financial Reporting.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES