Bookkeeper

Jobinhalt

Title: Bookkeeper
Department: Administration
Program: Accounting
Reporting to: Finance & Director of Grants and Information
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours weekly, 1 Year term with possibility of extension
Schedule:Standard hours during Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hourly wage: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience

• About RaY*

Mission:To provide youth with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.

Vision:RaY’s vision is that all youth have the opportunity to live a healthy and secure life; that they are given the chance to develop a belief in themselves through tools, information and programs that build personal capacity in order to be self-sufficient and no longer need RaY’s services.

• About the Role*

The Bookkeeper is responsible for providing accounting and administrative services to RaY under the direction of the Comptroller. RaY is a fast-paced environment which depends on reliable, open-minded, flexible and team oriented individuals to provide youth with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.

• Education and Experience:*
• Experience working in accounting within the not-for-profit sector
• Relevant training/certification in Accounting
• Preferred certification: Level C-CPR, NVCI, ASIST, Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a similar role
• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Check and Driver’s Abstract
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
• Knowledge of MS Office, Google Products and general comfort with technology

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required Assets:

• Book-keeping in the non-profit sector is an asset
• Some knowledge of poverty and homelessness issues
• Ability to function well independently as well as being part of a team
• Very organized and systematic nature
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Bookkeeper include, but are not limited to the following:

Payroll

• Assist in reviewing bi-weekly payroll in Payworks
• Update Manulife benefits costs for each employee
• Ability to complete payroll independently if required

New/Existing Funding

• Record and Maintain Accounting information in QuickBooks;
• Track financial components/requirements of grant agreements;
• Financial reporting to funders (monthly, quarterly, annually, at end);
• Maintain funder reporting/payment schedule;
• Ensure that transactions are coded correctly for the RaY account structure;
• Assist in preparation of reports and records for annual audit;
• Ensure accounting files are well-organized and accessible;
• Reconcile banks, credit cards, petty cash, and accounts receivable monthly;
• Reconcile all balance sheet items quarterly;

Procurement and Bill Payment

• Monitor program purchases and reconcile with bills;
• Prepare GST returns;
• Remit fees;
• Support staff in managing petty cash funds;

Receipts and Deposits

• Make bank deposits;
• Track and record receipt deposits – donations, sales, other income;

Perform other tasks as assigned

Physical DEMANDS and Work Environment:

• Physical demands: sitting, walking, some lifting up to 20 lbs

• Work environment: an environment of high-stress and fast-paced crisis intervention.

RaY is committed to representing diversity among our staff and volunteers. Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Contract length: 12 months

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
• Payworks: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No