FINANCE OFFICER - Regular Part-time (0.80 FTE)For nearly 100 years, Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island has supported Island kids and youth with complex health needs. We know that thousands of Island families need to travel far from home to get health care for their kids. Our work focuses on supporting the health journeys of these families by reducing barriers to accessing care.Our Homes Away from Home – Jeneece Place in Victoria and Qwalayu House in Campbell River – provide welcoming, affordable accommodation just steps away from major hospitals, where out-of-town families can stay-close to their child when they need health care. Our Bear Essentials program supports families with the cost of health-related travel and specialized equipment for their kids.Why Us:The work you do with the Foundation will have a direct and positive impact on children and families on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands. The Foundation believes in providing its employees with a respectful and inspiring workplace and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive employer paid extended health and dental benefits for this role.Learn more at https://islandkidsfirst.ComMake a Meaningful Difference – Every DayWe are seeking a collaborative and highly organized Finance Officer to provide reliable day-to-day financial administrative support within a mission-driven Foundation workplace. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Operations & IT, this role plays an significant part in ensuring financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and internal processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, a proactive approach to problem solving, and experience supporting accounting activities such as payables, receivables, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, improving processes, protecting confidentiality, and contributing to a team that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.In this role, you will:Support accurate coding and entering of donations, invoices, payments, expense reports, corporate credit cards,



and banking activity.Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations, adjustments, journal entries, and internal financial reports.Assist with GST/PST returns, audit documentation, property-related accounting, and finance projects.Work closely with colleagues across the Foundation while helping maintain strong financial controls and reliable records.You will be a strong fit if you are detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel. Experience in a non-profit environment, restricted fund accounting, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Raiser's Edge, and familiarity with CRA guidelines for registered charities are considered assets.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and/or verify daily bank depositsAccurately code and enter donation revenue, invoices, employee expense reports, and corporate credit cardsIssue cheques, EFT payments and/or email payments and record pre-authorized paymentsPrepare monthly and quarterly banking and GL account reconciliations (such as prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, cash clearing, and miscellaneous receivables) and process journal entriesPrepare and enter monthly adjustments such as payroll, amortization, and investmentsReconcile program spending between systemsPreparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statementsProvide support with accounting for the Foundation's properties including recording billing for our Home Away From Homes and monitoring collection of third-party receivablesPreparation of GST and PST returnsCompile documents as required by auditorsAssist with reviewing and developing processes and proceduresProvide support for special projectsFiling and other administrative duties as requiredCore CompetenciesCommunication (The ability to share information in an effective and team-oriented manner.)Interpersonal skills (Qualities and abilities to work effectively with others.)Open-mindedness (The quality of being willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to one's own.)Accountability (Accepts responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering business results.)Required Skills & ExperienceDetail-oriented with a high degree of accuracyCritical eye and strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to organize and prioritize workload, managing multiple tasks with tight timelines in a busy work environmentDemonstrated experience processing financial transactions such as payables and receivables, and preparing bank and GL account reconciliationsQuick learner with a high degree of comfort using business software applicationsProficiency in financial accounting and reporting systems, as well as Microsoft Office with minimum intermediate level Excel skillsKnowledge of recording realized and unrealized investment gains and lossesKnowledge of restricted fund accounting is strongly preferredExperience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Raiser's Edge is an assetExperience working in a non-profit organization and familiarity with Canada Revenue Agency's guidelines for Registered Charities is preferredQualifications & EducationPost-secondary accounting courses or certification in accountingMinimum three years' related experienceCompensation & BenefitsExtended health and dental coverageLong term disabilityAccidental death and dismembermentGroup life insuranceHealth spending accountMunicipal pension planWe offer four weeks' vacation and 18 days (pro-rated based on FTE) of paid sick/caring for family leave.The Foundation offers a hybrid work model.The compensation range for this role is between $42,310 and $63,464 annually.There is flexibility within this range based on experience.Equity:The Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to, persons with disabilities; racialized persons; First Nations, Inuit, and Métis; and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. The Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.

📌 Finance Officer – Regular Part-Time (Victoria)
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