ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Job ID: 6874
REGULAR/FULL-TIME
Location: BURNABY, BC
To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.
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Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
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Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!
BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
THE ORGANIZATION
BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
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In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
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Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
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Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
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Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
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An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
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Participation in community and charitable events.
** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
($55,203.10 - $62,584.80 Annually)
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor, General Accounting, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of accounting duties in BC Housing’s Accounting department, with primary responsibility for the accounting administration of the Corporate Purchasing Card (P-card). He/she/they monitors and audits card use to ensure compliance with BC Housing’s policies and procedures, completes related accounting processes including monthly journal entries, adjustments and accruals, and provides training, support and guidance to corporate purchasing card users and administrators in other business areas. The role also assists with other month-end and year-end accounting activities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
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Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, or Finance, or other relevant fields.
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Considerable experience in clerical accounting functions in a high-volume computerized environment.
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Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, business processes and procedures, and internal business
controls.
- Sound knowledge of accounting administration rules and procedures.
- Sound practical knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications.
- Sound knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and proficiency with figures.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a high degree of tact and diplomacy under stressful
situations.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and to plan ahead for critical dates.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and perform all duties in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.
How to Apply:
Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.
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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.
Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers
At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].
We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.
