Position: Accounting Coordinator - Accounts Payable

Posting Number: #24-62

Reports to: Controller

Union: BCGEU

Compensation: $27.39-$29.69/hour

Schedule: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (75 hours bi-weekly)

Posting Closing Date: July 30. 2024 at 4pm

Organizational Focus:

Pacifica Housing has been providing safe and affordable homes for almost 35 years. We are a rapidly growing organization dedicated to meeting the housing and support needs of our community. As such, we are committed to building our fast-growing team with a culture that supports our people and reinforces our core values of authenticity, leadership, respect, and social justice.

Pacifica is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer by The Living Wage for Families Campaign.

Position's Primary Objectives:

Under the guidance of the Controller, the Accounting Coordinator, performs a variety of accounts payable, receivables and accounting administrative tasks to support responsible management of the Society's financial assets.

Participates as a key member of the Finance team responsible for payables and other finance duties including:

Performing accounts payable functions;
Performing accounts receivable functions; and
Providing general and administrative support to various Finance functions

Key Responsibilities:

Performs accounts payable transaction processing including:
Open and distribute mail and invoices for managers approval;
Code invoices based on approved coding list (eg: utilities, service contracts), budget or internal procedures;
Enter coded invoices and credit cards in Yardi;
Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies;
Help set-up vendor recurring templates;
Respond to potential vendor or employees inquiries about issued payments;
Issue and file vendor payments and employees expense reports;
Cover for AP assistant time out of the office; and
Assist with other projects as needed
Performs accounts receivable transaction processing including:
Verify batches of rental payments and other receivables;
Prepare bank deposits and deposit them to the bank;
Laundry count coin and deposit to the bank;
Charge back tenants as per management instructions (eg; NSF fees);
Assist with reconciling day-to-day bank transactions and month-end statements for accounts related operations; and
Run or prepare a variety of reports for the Executive Team
Performs other accounting functions including:
Assist with month-end related tasks such as entering month-end entries and bank reconciliation; and
Provide coverage for the Accounting Assistant - Accounts Payable and Receivable
Help maintain tidy and organized kitchen and office supplies storage area at Cormorant office
Monitor and consolidate replenishment list of office and janitorial supplies for Cormorant office for order to be placed by reception

Requirements

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Education:

Formal post-secondary training in accounting

Experience:

3+ years related accounting or administrative experience
Experience with and knowledge of related software programs preferable (i.e. Yardi, Avanti)
Property management related experience would be considered an asset
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word
Experience in efficiently dealing with problem customers
Experience with all forms of payments (i.e. debit, cheque, cash, online banking etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Proficient in computerized accounting systems
Proficient in MS Office suite
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

As Pacifica Housing works with vulnerable populations, We require all staff to successfully clear a Vulnerable Sectors Criminal Record Check run by the Ministry of Justice and to be double vaccinated for COVID 19. Any offer of employment is contingent on the applicant providing proof of criminal record check and vaccination status prior to commencing employment.

Please note: While this position is posted externally concurrently, members within the collective bargaining unit will receive first consideration in this appointment.

Benefits

A mission driven and meaningful working environment
Competitive salary from a Certified Living Wage Employer
Minimum six (6) percent vacation accrual rate for all regular employees
Excellent benefits package for regular employees (includes extended health and dental, life insurance, and more)
Competitive BCGEU Pension Plan
Employee assistance program
Wellness time
Career development and internal advancement opportunities
Organization and individual training opportunities
Robust team building and staff social events
Dog friendly offices

Pacifica Housing advises all employees, contractors and volunteers of the risk of violence, injury and harm that is present in the execution of their duties. Pacifica Housing is committed to providing a safe and risk-free work place, however, we acknowledge the inherent risk in social housing and direct support work while in homes and in other support relationships.

Pacifica celebrates diversity and what makes you uniquely you. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, and diversability.

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