Accounting AssistantLocation: Burnaby, British ColumbiaJob Type: Term – Full Time.Wage: 32.27OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerkto 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 ResponsibilitiesProcess high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policiesPerform invoice coding, matching, and data entry.Coordinate bi-weekly payment runs and obtain necessary approvalsInvestigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices and paymentsReconcile accounts receivablesAssist with full-cycle accounting functions, including AP, AR, and payrollMaintain accurate financial records using SAGE 300 and ComVidaCollaborate with internal teamQualificationsMust have Bachelor's degree in business (Accounting/Finance)



or Diploma in Accounting/Finance Management with relevant experienceMust have Minimum 2-5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or full-cycle bookkeepingMust have experience working in a union workplace and understanding of working with a collective agreement.At least 1 year experience with SAGE 300Experience with ComVida is an assetExperience in not-for-profit sectors is considered an assetSuccessful completion of a criminal record checkexperience in a supervisory or leadership capacity is an assetSkills & AbilitiesStrong attention to detailStrong Leadership skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProven ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under tight deadlinesStrong problem-solving and reconciliation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting/data entry toolsProficient in full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, and ALL payroll functions.

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