The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries Published September 23, 2020 Location Vancouver, Canada Job Type Full-time (Contract) Category British Columbia Salary $18.75/hr Interested applicants must respond in writing to office@boundlessvancouver.ca Closing date October 15, 2020 Street Address 3213 Fraser St Description HOURS: Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Responsibilities Position Purpose Summary: Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon. BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Volunteer Coordination: Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes Donation Coordination: Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s) Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors Perform other duties as assigned   Qualifications Education/Certifications: Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations Experience: One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent organizational skills Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner Proven ability to multitask Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone Excellent written communication skills Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others Be able to lift up to 30 lbs   PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: Valid BC Driver’s License Background check consent A clear vulnerable sector screening A clean drivers’ abstract Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Sr. Financial Accountant

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Published
July 21, 2021

Location
St. John’s

Job Type
Full-time  

Competition #
21-050

Ministry Unit/Dept:
THQ Finance

Salary Range:
$49,177-$73,765

Address:
85 Thorburn Road

Posting Expires:
August 1, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected] – please quote Competition #21-050 in the subject line of your email.

Description

The Senior Financial Accountant (SFA) leads an accounting group and reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Accounting.  Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and organizational practices, the SFA will perform complex accounting activities and process development.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accountability for account reconciliation, financial reporting, budget preparation, and provision of financial management advice to various stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has three primary areas of responsibility which are: 1) Ensuring GL maintenance and validity, and related financial & analytical functions; 2) Providing oversight and maintenance for preparation of financial documents and reporting tools; and 3) Managing partnerships with units and external clients. Specific job duties include:

  • Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information to ensure accuracy of financial statements
  • Reviews unit financial statements for accuracy, and financial health (i.e. Cash flow, fund balances, budgetary performance, etc.)
  • Develops new processes and systems to promote efficiencies and improve internal controls
  • Advises and mentors accountants and partners regarding policies, tax law and accounting principles
  • Prepares or approves monthly journal entries
  • Performs account reconciliations and reconciles discrepancies
  • Prepares annual audit schedule and financial statements in accordance with requirements of funding agreements
  • Ensures government filings are prepared in accordance with all applicable policies and guidelines
  • Reviews budget variance analysis reports with clients and recommends/implements corrective actions where required
  • Member of budget team, prepares first draft budgets, and collaborates on final budget submissions
  • Designated client contact – develops strong partnerships, ensures excellent customer service and timely communication, and delivers resolutions to identified issues

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in full-cycle accounting (AP/AR/GL)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
  • Enrolled in CPA Professional Education Program (PEP

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Superior attention to detail
  • Well developed problem-solving and analytical skills
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
  • Advanced MS Excel skills for handling large volumes of data (ie. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, index/match, etc.) and strong general computing and MS Office skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills are a must
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

To Apply:  Please submit your application to [email protected] and quote Competition 21-050 in the subject line of your email.

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