Accounting Assistant Full Time

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking an Excluded Full-Time Accounting Assistant for our Finance team located in Vancouver, BC. The proposed start date for this position is June 2, 2025. This position is excluded from BCGEU membership.

The Accounting Assistant supports the Finance team in completing accounts payable and receivable responsibilities. They assist with audit preparation, financial reporting, and data entry as required.

Hours of Work: The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM, based on 37.5 working hours per week. Occasional evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays may be required to meet departmental needs.

Closing date for Internal Applications: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled. 

Education/Experience Requirements: One (1) year of post-secondary education in business, accounting, office administration or a related discipline, and the completion of a high school diploma.

Who We Are:

PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

What You Will Do: 

– Assist with the completion of the accounts payable responsibilities, such as processing accounts payables, paying vendors within the agreed period, and following up to resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
– Support the processing of monthly accounts receivables transactions including invoicing, invoice adjustments, bill backs, credit card payments, receipts, refunds and collections. Code, enter, and apply invoices, refunds, payments and bank deposits into the accounting software.
– Track revenue and client information associated with funding contracts and completes monthly billing, payment, and deposit reconciliations in conjunction with other members of the Finance team.
– Assist members of the Finance team with the year-end audit preparation. Maintain accounting records for audit. Provide documents to auditors during audit field testing.
– Enter data, file documents, and complete ad hoc reporting (for PLEA and business entities) as assigned. Organize the retrieval and control of records as required.
– Ensure that all records, reports, and documentation pertaining to financial management are accurate, complete, safely stored and in compliance with PLEA’s policies and procedures.
– Provide occasional backfill coverage for reception as a member of the Administration team.
– Protect and uphold confidentiality.
– Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Bring:

– Excellent attention to detail.
– Excellent teamwork skills.
– Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with agency staff and the public.
– Effective organization and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
– Effective problem-solving and customer service skills.
– Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound decisions and be held accountable for results.
– Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty and lifestyle.
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and web-based conferencing tools.

PLEA Benefits and Perks:

PLEA offers a comprehensive set of benefits and perks! These include:

– Four (4) weeks of vacation annually.
– Eligibility to enroll in health/welfare benefits (effective on your first day!)
– Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan (effective on your first day!)
– Annual physical activity fund (for fitness-related items or activities).
– Annual education fund to take part in career-related courses or training events.
– Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): counselling support services and wellness resources for employees and immediate family members.
– Discounted gym membership at Club 16 Trevor Linden and She’s Fit.
– Perkopolis membership: an exclusive discount program for a variety of products and services (clothes, furniture, dining, auto, events, etc.)
– Agency-sponsored social events (i.e., summer barbecue, annual holiday party, and team days).
– Eight (8) paid sick days per calendar year.

Minimum Requirements:

– Satisfactory Criminal Record Clearance.
– Documentation that the applicant is legally authorized to work on an ongoing basis in Canada.

Note: PLEA conducts primary source verification of applicants’ credentials including education, training, work history, and licensure.