Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant

This position will work in a hybrid capacity, both remote and onsite at the YWCA Program Centre, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Posting Period

June 17, 2024 - July 2, 2024

Job Description

This position provides support to the Accounts Payable department by ensuring all bill payments and consolidated bills are reconciled, coded, approved and paid on time. This position is also responsible for posting invoices, preparing cheques & EF payments and providing back-up for vacation, etc. In addition, this position provides support to the General Finance team by assisting with account reconciliations and back-up for bank deposits.

What you’ll be doing:

Reconcile, code & pay monthly telephone & utility bills

Code and match Purchase Orders & invoices

Input Accounts Payable invoices into accounting system

Coordinate weekly cheque runs

Provide relief back-up for bank deposits

Electronic filing of Accounts Payable invoices

Assist with account reconciliations

Assist with inventory management of client transit tickets and gift cards

Other duties as required

What you’ll need:

1-2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable

Knowledge of accounting procedures

Strong organization ability & accuracy to work effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and detail- orientated environment

Ability to analyze information and problem solve

Working knowledge of accounting software and excel

Demonstrates flexibility with others and job responsibilities

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

Extended medical and dental benefits

Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions

Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members

Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $27.50

A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

How to Apply

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes by July 2, 2024 to:

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.