POSTING NUMBER:             2020-86

POSITION:                             Accountant, Regular Full-Time

UNION:                                   HEU – Community Subsector Association, Vancouver

SALARY RANGE:                  Grid 39: $27.84 – $29.86

HOURS OF PAY:                    37.5 hours per week

SCHEDULE:                           Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

START DATE:                        January 18, 2021

ADDITIONAL NOTES:        This position includes parking on-site, and the successful candidate will have the ability to work from home for a portion of the week.

** All employment is subject to a satisfactory result from a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. 

Please indicate posting number 2020-86 when sending applications and resumes to Human Resources at hr@mpa-society.org

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.  

Internal applications no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

** Days and hours of work may change.

At MPA Society, the unique capabilities and talents of our employees are our greatest asset. We believe that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhance our ability to work in partnership with the diverse communities and people we serve. MPA Society hires on the basis of merit, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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Job Description – Accountant

Classification Benchmark:           Accounting Administrator 1

Grid Level:                                          Grid 39

Collective Agreement:                    Community Subsector Association

Reports To:                                         Manager, Accounting

Job Summary

MPA manages a continuum of housing and support programs that provide people who are homeless and/or living with serious mental illness an opportunity for improved health and well-being through quality stabilized housing as well as access to services and supports.

This position is responsible for the accounting and data of financial transactions related to the Society’s programs.  The position provides programs with the information needed to manage program budgets. It also provides the Accounting Manager with the necessary information to prepare timely and financial statements.

Functions & Responsibilities

1. Receives and reviews documents related to the Society’s expenditures to ensure transactions are attributed to the appropriate department and cost centre and are approved and processed in accordance with the Society’s financial policies and internal controls.
2. Processes payment of the Society’s expenditures, entering and updating records in a computerized system, and preparing cheques and EFT payments.
3. Supports program managers and coordinators by reviewing and providing training and feedback for program bank and petty cash expenditure reconciliations.
4. Processes tenant rent receipts and landlord payments; reconciles rent rolls and follow up on overdue accounts.
5. Performs cash management duties such as receiving payments, and preparing bank deposits and cash summaries, and performing bank reconciliations.
6. Records revenue by entering and updating records in a computerized system, analyzing receipts to ensure government and client contributions are attributed to the appropriate department and cost centre.
7. Updates, issues, and maintains various program invoicing and billing.
8. Reconciles accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers and related general ledger accounts and follows up on overdue accounts.
9. Answers queries from internal and external stakeholders, identifies, and resolves issues; refers complex problems to manager.
10. Collects and provides information required for budgets and audits. Assists with analyses of information collected.
11. Prepares reports for managers, support teams and external funding agencies.
12. Contributes to the development and monitoring of accounting and administrative processes.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience

1. Post-secondary diploma in accounting and three years’ accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP, GL, A/P, and A/R.
3. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Outlook Word, Excel and Access.

Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices related to financial and budget management.
2. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise initiative and good judgment.
3. Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
5. Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
6. Ability to develop and monitor accounting and administrative processes.