Accounting Officer
About the role
Employment Status
Full Time Permanent
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Location
544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1
Salary
$27.02 per hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this position provides support to the finance team. The Accounting Officer completes tasks related to the financial operation of the Society and works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Emergency Aid Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner which meets generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The job functions are complex in nature requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention. This role will assist with entering A/P invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, checks, and credit card transition, collecting outstanding payments, reconciling revenue accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other general office tasks.
Job Duties
- Enrollment in a business or accounting course/field
- Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
- Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
- Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Must have experience using SAP software
- Demonstrated ability to work within a busy Finance Team
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/2729/
**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **
Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.02 per hour
Work Location: In person
About Lookout Housing and Health society
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net.
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.
Accounting Officer
About the role
Employment Status
Full Time Permanent
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca
Location
544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1
Salary
$27.02 per hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this position provides support to the finance team. The Accounting Officer completes tasks related to the financial operation of the Society and works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Emergency Aid Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner which meets generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The job functions are complex in nature requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention. This role will assist with entering A/P invoices, posting customer payments, recording cash, checks, and credit card transition, collecting outstanding payments, reconciling revenue accounts, preparing monthly reports, and other general office tasks.
Job Duties
- Enrollment in a business or accounting course/field
- Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
- Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
- Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Must have experience using SAP software
- Demonstrated ability to work within a busy Finance Team
Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/2729/
**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **
Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.02 per hour
Work Location: In person
About Lookout Housing and Health society
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net.
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.