As we serve vulnerable youth, all employees working for Covenant House Vancouver must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required prior to your start date.
About Covenant House Vancouver Since 1997, Covenant House Vancouver has provided relentless support for youth experiencing, or at‑risk of experiencing, homelessness. We provide support to young people age 16 to 24 who have experienced a wide range of early life and ongoing, complex trauma; including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Our purpose is to serve all youth, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and provide a safe and supportive environment for all youth in need.
Working at Covenant House will be one of the most meaningful things that you’ll do in your life. However, you will be confronted with significant issues in this work and frankly, this work is not for everyone. In the course of doing your work, particularly for those doing frontline work, you will be exposed to the trauma of others. The youth we serve may also experience overdose, physical harm perpetrated by self or others and even death. Because we provide a relational model of care, the harms our youth experience can impact us in varying degrees. While we provide training for youth workers on avoiding what we call vicarious trauma (namely, the trauma you can experience or take on by hearing other’s traumatic stories), and a generous allowance for counselling, it is still difficult work that can and does take its toll on many employees. Self‑awareness and self‑care are key. Some candidates and employees decide during the recruiting and probationary periods that this work isn’t for them, and that is totally fair. We will provide more information on vicarious trauma during recruiting and on‑boarding, to help you decide if Covenant House is the place for you.
The Impact the Senior Accountant can make: As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for providing support for Covenant House Vancouver’s accounting operations. This includes but not limited to review and post daily AP/AR transactions , and perform the month end account reconciliations including bank reconciliations and revenue reconciliation. This position will provide financial support to the controller during the budget and year end audit. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic and continually looking to improve processes and increase efficiency.




How you will contribute: Review and post AP related batches on the daily basis
Upload Cash receipts batches from Raisers Edge to Sage 300 daily
Reconcile revenue in Raisers’ Edge with revenue in Sage monthly
Perform reconciliations for all bank accounts and other General Ledgers monthly as required
Act as backup for deferred revenue, capital assets, prepaid working schedule, and monthly recurring entries
Support the annual budget process by collecting / compiling accurate and complete inputs from department budget managers
Analyze financial information and prepare monthly summaries of results and variance analysis
Assist in designing and maintaining report templates in ACCPAC financial report writing
Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports, including Charity Annual Information Return, Government reports, and reports to Affiliations
Ensure consistent applications of policies, procedures and protocols, effective internal controls, and professional standards toward CHV’s mission
Ensure CRA compliance; safeguard the non‑profit and charitable status of CHV
Act as backup for assistant controller including preparing of financial reports and statements
Who are we looking for? Education and Experience: Minimum University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration and CPA Designation in good standing or equivalent 5+ years of accounting experience, preferable in a not-for‑profit setting Previous experience using Sage 300 considered and asset
Competencies: Strong technical skills and in depth knowledge of accounting principles and concepts Organized and able to prioritize while managing multiple competing deadlines Effective communication, both verbal and written Adaptable and willing to learn and adopt changes Enjoy problem solving and thinking outside of the box Team player with positive attitude to contribute to the team’s success Must be proficient with Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Additional Position Information: The schedule is as follows: M-F 8am-5pm




The successful candidate can expect a starting salary of between $59,914 and $74,893 , depending on factors such as internally equity, experience, competencies, and education. Once hired, salaries are reviewed annually following the annual performance review and successful employees have the opportunity for their salary to increase, over time, up to the maximum of the pay band, currently $89,872.
In 2024, we were recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Covenant House Vancouver is a secular organization that welcomes and serves young people from all backgrounds. While the international federation to which we belong was founded in the 1970s by members of the Catholic Church, we are not aligned with any specific faith traditions. CHV is committed to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: Persons from groups marginalized due to race, ancestry, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; Persons with visible (physical) and/or invisible (mental) disabilities; Persons who identify as women; Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; and Indigenous persons. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all at Covenant House Vancouver.
We love what we do and try to make a difference every day. Covenant House Vancouver offers a competitive salary with a great perks package and excellent opportunity for training and career advancement.
Covenant House Vancouver is a non‑profit organization that supports young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, human trafficking, and youth in need. We offer a continuum of care, providing housing and wraparound supports. We are a diverse team dedicated to ending youth homelessness.
Make a difference with us and embark on a fulfilling career.
We strive for employees to feel appreciated, supported, and empowered.
Our culture is built around absolute respect, courage, integrity, equity, and inclusivity.
We create an engaging work environment where employees can thrive, resulting in the best care for the youth we serve.

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📌 Contract, Senior Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 Covenant House Vancouver
📍 British Columbia