Company Overview

Progressive Housing Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing specialized supportive housing services to individuals living with a mental illness and/or at risk of homelessness. Our mission is to foster protected, inclusive, and supportive environments that promote independence and well-being.

Accounting Assistant

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Job Type: Term – Full Time.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team at Progressive Housing Society. This role is a position within the finance department being responsible for full-cycle AP and AR functions, payroll (200+ employees) guiding general accounting activities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions. This is an exempt position.

Key Responsibilities

- Process high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Perform invoice coding, matching, and data entry.
- Coordinate bi-weekly payment runs and obtain necessary approvals
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices and payments
- Reconcile accounts receivables
- Assist with full-cycle accounting functions, including AP, AR, and payroll
- Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE 300 and ComVida
- Collaborate with internal team





Qualifications

- Must have Bachelor’s degree in business (Accounting/Finance) or Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management with relevant experience
- Must have Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or full-cycle bookkeeping
- Must have experience working in a union environment and understanding of working with a collective agreement.
- At least 1 year experience with SAGE 300
- Experience with ComVida is an asset
- Experience in not-for-profit sectors is considered an asset
- Successful completion of a criminal record check
- experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is an assest

Skills & Abilities

- Strong attention to detail
- Strong Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting/data entry tools
- Proficient in full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, and ALL payroll functions.

Pay: From $32.27 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounting Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Progressive Housing Society
📍 Canada