Canada, British Columbia, Abbotsford

Applications due: 27 Jun, 2025

Job Synopsis

JOB MISSION STATEMENT
Mennonite Central Committee British Columbia (MCC BC) is on a mission to share God’s love and compassion through global and local relief, development, and peacebuilding. As our Accounting Assistant, you support the financial integrity of the organization by ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Finance, and as a member of MCC BC’s Finance team, the Accounting Assistant is responsible for preparing and processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, making bank deposits, preparing donation batches for entry, and assisting with preparation of other financial documents. The Accounting Assistant daily demonstrates MCC BC’s Christian beliefs, values, and mission while supporting various internal and external stakeholders with day-to-day accounting tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• How much you work: This is a full-time salaried position, working 37.5 hours per week. This role could be tailored to 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) with salary pro-rated accordingly, depending on candidate preference. Supporting special organizational initiatives may require working extended, after or holiday hours, as necessary.
• When you work: This position operates primarily within general office hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. This role may require extended, after or holiday hours to support special organizational initiatives, as necessary.
• Where you work: This position is located at MCC BC’s office in Abbotsford, British Columbia. There is flexibility for a hybrid home/office schedule, with the expectation that the Accounting Assistant will work at the office at least 3 days per week.
• Physical conditions & requirements: This position will require significant computer time. Ability to focus for extended periods of time with high attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Pace of work: This position works independently with high day-to-day variation, including receiving and responding to unanticipated requests from leadership and other colleagues, and is expected to manage multiple deadlines and seasons of high intensity workflow.
• Interactions with vulnerable populations: This position will have minimal interactions with vulnerable populations.

Job Details

Salaried Employee -Full Time at 1 FTE

Qualifications

MISSION-CENTERED EXPECTATIONS

• Faith-based alignment: Demonstrate commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship, active participation in a Christian church or Christian community, and nonviolent peacemaking; participate in devotional and prayer times at MCC BC and/or at local church and faith gatherings, being prepared to answer inquiries about MCC BC’s mission and values; and contribute to a positive workplace culture based on Christian beliefs and values, while modelling nonviolent peacemaking in the workplace, in the community and the church through respectful interactions with others.
• Personal traits: Be positive, adaptable, honest, willing to learn; communicate well and work hard.
• Commitment to safeguarding: Work collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations).
• Organizational awareness: Adhere to MCC BC’s Code of Conduct, policies, practices, and procedures, including Workplace Health and Safety; proficient at understanding, serving within and modelling MCC BCs beliefs, values and mission.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Organizational Excellence: Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and software tools as required.
• Accounting Systems Proficiency: Skilled in using accounting software to record, track, and analyze financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Acumen: Applies a solid understanding of basic accounting principles to support effective financial operations and compliance.
• Adaptability and Teamwork: Effectively manages multiple tasks and shifting priorities while collaborating with colleagues in a flexible and solution-oriented manner.
• Confidentiality and Integrity: Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys financial and accounting information both verbally and in writing to various stakeholders.
• Initiative and Problem Solving: Demonstrates self-motivation, critical thinking, and a proactive approach to identifying issues, recommending solutions, and prioritizing workload.
• Interpersonal Professionalism: Builds and maintains respectful, courteous, and professional relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & ACCREDITATIONS

• Two years’ experience in an accounting role or related field

JOB REQUIREMENTS & LICENSING

• Legally able to work in Canada
• Valid BC Driver’s License along with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Satisfactory criminal record clearance (required upon hire)

Key Responsibilities

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims, ensuring expenses are properly coded and authorized
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including cheques and EFTs
• Assist with data entry of sales invoices and cash receipts
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of payables and receivables documentation
• Monitor accounts and relate with various vendors, customers, and donors, as required
• Reconcile vendor invoices to statements
• Assist with general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to MCC BC’s financial institutions, liaising with the financial institution to troubleshoot and report, as required

OTHER

• Support finance activities at MCC BC events, including but not limited to the MCC BC Annual General Meeting (October) and MCC BC’s annual Festival for World Relief (mid-September)
• Provide administrative support to the Finance team
• Assist with fiscal year-end preparation, as required
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development
• Other tasks and special projects in the department as time permits

TEAM PARTICIPATION

• Demonstrate MCC BC’s commitment to Christian mission, values, behaviours and approaches as defined in the qualifications, in all formal and informal interactions with any stakeholder
• Support volunteers and colleague employees, proactively and sensitively providing direct and advice as required
• Demonstrate active participation in team meetings, including morning devotions and prayers with volunteers and staff, leading as required

ALL: Other duties as assigned

Challenges

Diverse group of stakeholders;Occasional evening and weekend work

Start Date

21 Jul, 2025 - may be adjusted, or until suitable candidate is identified.

Term Length

Indeterminate

Salary Details

. $46,300.00 to $50,000.00 annually. Placement within this range will be based on qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits package is provided on Day 1 of employment: Extended Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, AD&D, travel insurance/global medical assistance, and a 5% RRSP matching. Generous vacation and sick day allowance, and Employee Assistance Program supports staff wellness.

Additional Information

MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.