Accountant (Part-Time Position)
Organization:
The Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House [DTES NH] is a secular, grassroots organization located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We welcome DTES residents of all ages, ancestries, genders and descriptions. Please see our web site for more detailed information – www.dtesnh.wordpress.com.
Job Summary/Duties:
We are looking for a bookkeeper to work with us on a contract basis and will be responsible for the following:
- Processing payments
- Processing payroll twice a month and submitting all remittances on time
- Prepare the financial statements on a monthly basis
- Provide a summary of payments made during the month
- Accumulating financial information for inclusion in the reporting to our funders
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit accounting;
- Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, preparing Financial Reports for funders including VCH, BC Gaming, COV and Foundations;
- Excellent capacity to communicate Accounting needs to staff and Board of Directors;
- An inherent sense of beauty and fun;
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work and meet deadlines;
- Ability to function as a member of a team and work cooperatively with other team members.
Position Details: The time requirements vary but on average, 5 to 10 hours/month is required. We are offering a rate of $30hour. You will have to be flexible to accommodate requests as they arise.
Closing Date: Please send your Cover Letter and Resume to OfficeDTESNH@gmail.com
by 5pm PT Friday 8th July 2011 with Accountant Job Applicant in the subject line.
We thank everyone who applies but only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
