Accounting Administrator

Position:    Accounting Administrator

Location:   Vernon, BC

Department:  Finance

Closing Date of Posting: August 3, 2026

Preferred Start Date:  As soon as possible

Days/Hours of Work:  Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hrs/week)

Reports to: Finance Manager

Company:
Located in the beautiful Okanagan valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses and job seekers.  Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with an active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration, where we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourself thriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out https://www.futuresbc.com/

What you will do:  

The Accounting Administrator supports financial and administrative activities including preparing routine and operational month-end journal entries, allocating expenses and ensuring adherence to internal controls, processes and privacy/ethical guidelines, receiving and entering invoices, reconciling, processing payroll, maintaining records and performing other related duties as required. The Accounting Administrator works with the Financial Team to ensure program and service funds are processed and utilized appropriately according to policy.

What we need from you

Education and Certification

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration with accounting or equivalent


• Quickbooks Certification considered an asset


• Payroll Certification considered an asset


• Proven general knowledge of accounting principles essential


• Understanding of the Accounting Standards for Not for Profit Organizations considered an asset

Experience

• Minimum two years’ bookkeeping and data entry in a high-volume environment


• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Plooto and Dext considered an asset


• Experience with Easy Pay or other payroll software considered an asset


• Advanced knowledge of Excel considered an asset


• Experience in creating/maintaining financial statements in excel including variance analysis considered beneficial

What we provide

Benefits and Compensation:

• Biggest benefit is our people so we invest in them through individualized Professional/Career Development plans


• A diverse and inclusive environment that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure we're meeting the mark 


• Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles and more bringing a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace


• Competitive wages


• Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Yoga/Walking treks)


• Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned


• RRSP/TFSA matching program


• Comprehensive group benefits

Salary Range:    $26-$29 starting wage, pending experience

Application Process:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references through the ‘Apply for this Job’ button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CFNO is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring with diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply. If you require
information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation, please state your request in your application.

NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).