Work Arrangement: Hybrid-Remote (3 days/week in office)

Location:
Surrey/Langley, BC (or GVRD) Reports to: Operations Director Team: National Office Administration Team

Job type
Full Time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week, with some flexibility regarding schedule Pay range: $60,000-65,000 (based on experience and geographical location)

Benefits:
Extended health incl. physio, massage, chiro, dental, vision; EAP, vacation, Sabbath time off, sick days Non-traditional

benefits:
free onsite parking, walking trails, subsidized farm-to-table lunches, community events Work environment: Annual National Team Gathering (all teams meet centrally in person every 2 years) Key contacts: Operations Director, Donor Services Database Administrator, Remote A/P Coordinator, banking professionals, program leads, key funders and vendors as required Summary For over 40 years (24 years in Canada) and now on six continents, A Rocha has been protecting and caring for vulnerable habitats, species and communities in God’s name. Working closely with the Operations Director at A Rocha Canada, you will be empowered to use your talents to optimize our accounting, bookkeeping and payroll processes. You will ensure A Rocha Canada’s compliance with CRA regulations and ASPE (Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Organizations) and play an instrumental role in financial reporting timeliness and accuracy. About this role Are you a tenacious financial professional who thrives in a diverse, dynamic environment? We are a national non-profit organization operating a unique portfolio across Canada, including conservation programs, working farms, environmental education initiatives, farm store and produce subscription operations, and church engagement networks. With an annual revenue of approximately $3M-$3.




SM and a high volume of transactions spanning multiple physical and digital locations, we are looking for a Bookkeeper & Accounting Lead to anchor our day-to-day accounting cycle. This is not a standard corporate data-entry role. You will manage complex Canadian fund accounting, oversee multi-channel revenue streams {POS systems, grants, donations, and retail sales), and ensure flawless CRA compliance across our distinct programming sectors.

Key Responsibilities
- Multi-Location “Fund” Accounting: Manage the day-to-day general ledger transactions, ensuring proper class tracking, allocation, and restrictions for diverse programs {Farm, Farm store, Education, Conservation).
- Revenue Stream & POS Reconciliation: Record and track deferred program and capital revenue (accrual and recognition). Reconcile high-volume, multi-channel transactional data from POS platforms (Square), event management platforms (Eventbrite), and digital donor management tools (Keela/Stripe).
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee full-cycle AP and AR workflows across regional operations, ensuring accurate vendor management and timely cash flow tracking. Complete month end/ year-end bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Canadian Tax & CRA Compliance: Track and manage GST/HST/PSTo bligations across multiple provinces, coordinate semi annual GST rebate filings
- Payroll & Benefits Administration:



Process accurate semi-monthly payroll for salaried and contract staff distributed across multiple locations, including statutory source deductions (Payworks).
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements for the Operations Director
- Year-End Audit: Maintain audit-ready digital files; support the Operations Director during the annual audit and with the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return filing.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner closely with the donor services/database team to align financial records with donation tracking; manage multi-stakeholder email communications clearly and professionally.
- Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of donor, employee, financial and other personal information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable privacy legislation. Qualifications & Experience
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Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting management experience specifically within the Canadian not-for-profit sector.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Canadian ASPE (Accounting Standards for Non-Profit Organizations) and fund accounting restrictions.
- System Fluency: Highly proficient with modern cloud-based software (e.g., QuickBooks Online) along with deep experience managing third-party POS, e-commerce and CRM integrations.
- Regional Complexity: Proven ability to manage multi-location operations, intercompany/inter-departmental allocations and provincial tax variations.
- Education/Credentials: Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent practical experience. Achievement of progress toward a PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) or professional bookkeeping certification is a solid asset.
- Background & Values: Commitment to our mission an

📌 Not-for-Profit Bookkeeper/Accounting Lead, BC (Surrey)
🏢 A Rocha
📍 Surrey