About this role
Vernon Native Housing Society is seeking a bookkeeper ? 35 hours per week.
The bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing the society?s financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, and month and year end financial entries and reconciliations. Experience with payroll an asset.
*Key Functions:*
* Receive, code and process supplier invoices & statements * Pay outstanding invoices by due date, taking advance of any discounts offered * Prepare and file accompanying cheque requisitions, ensuring authorized approvals are in place * Calculate GST amounts recoverable and submit quarterly claims to CRA along with Receiver General submitting * Complete bank reconciliations * Prepare and post month end entries * Assist with closing year end: year end closing entries and reconciliations
*Qualifications:*
* Working knowledge of Sage 50 Premium, Excel & Word programs * Must have 3 minimum level in a recognized accounting program * At least five years? experience in an accounting environment * Good communications skills ? both verbal and written * Ability to work independently with initiative and self-direction
*Additional:*
* Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid BC Driver?s License * Must be willing to undergo a criminal record check * Preference will be given to a qualified Aboriginal person
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits: * Casual dress * Flexible schedule * On-site parking Flexible language requirement: * French not required
Education: * DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience: * SAGE: 2 years (preferred) * Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)
Language: * English (required)
Work Location: In person