ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

($55,203.1 - $62,584.8 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, General Accounting, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of accounting duties in BC Housing’s Accounting department, with primary responsibility for the accounting administration of the Corporate Purchasing Card (P-card). He/she/they monitors and audits card use to ensure compliance with BC Housing’s policies and procedures, completes related accounting processes including monthly journal entries, adjustments and accruals, and provides training, support and guidance to corporate purchasing card users and administrators in other business areas. The role also assists with other month-end and year-end accounting activities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Post-secondary diploma in Accounting, or Finance or other relevant fields.
• Considerable experience in clerical accounting functions in a high-volume computerized environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, business processes and procedures, and internal business controls.
• Sound knowledge of accounting administration rules and procedures.
• Sound practical knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications.
• Sound knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency with figures.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a high degree of tact and diplomacy under stressful situations.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and to plan ahead for critical dates.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and perform all duties in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.  To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.  This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

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