The Foundation is looking for an Accountant to manage our day-to-day accounting and payroll activities.  The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and good organization skills, resourcefulness, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. We can promise you no two days will be the same. The work is challenging and rewarding.

This position will report to the Director of Accounting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Month End

• Conduct a monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, credit cards

• Track accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses; post adjusting journal entries

• Calculate amortization expense; post journal entries

• Produce donation receipts and record donations in Keela

• Manage rent roll and follow-up with Building Manager on outstanding receivables

Accounts Payable

• Match purchase orders to corresponding invoices and documents

• Charge and record expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers

• Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies

• Monitor and prepare payments based on due dates on supplier invoices

• Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos

• Schedule and prepare expenses to be paid on a bi-weekly basis

Payroll

• Process payroll

• Respond to all payroll related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Taxes

• Comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements

• Collect and remit sales taxes monthly

• Record sales taxes by charged by vendors

Month End

• Conduct a monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts

• Track accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses, post adjusting journal entries

• Calculate amortization expense, post journal entries

 General

• Maintain cash float in retail store(s)

• Process bank deposits

• Monitor inventory management system for retail shop

• Maintain accounting filing system

• Maintain confidentiality for all accounting and payroll related information

• Follow accounting policies and procedures

• Assist with the audit

• Provide information to third-party accounting and audit partners as requested

• Provide additional clerical and administrative support as required

Why Apply for this position:

• Join a dynamic and passionate team focused on community building in Chinatown and the city of Vancouver

• Diverse work environment in the heart of historic Chinatown

• Apply your expertise to purpose driven work that will make a measurable difference on the impact of the Foundation’s initiatives and the community

Qualifications: 

• University Degree/College Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent business experience

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

• Proven ability to maintain composure when handling complex issues

• Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of QuickBooks 

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent Organizational skills

• Excellent English language skills (written and oral). Cantonese would be an asset

About Vancouver Chinatown Foundation

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is a registered charity founded in 2011 to honour a culture and community established in Vancouver over 100 years ago. The organization is characterized by a spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and a passion to help the revitalization of Chinatown, one of Canada’s most iconic neighbourhoods and the historic heart of Vancouver.

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s revitalization efforts must find a balance between preserving tradition and enabling a sustainable future for Vancouver’s Chinatown. The Foundation’s strategy to revitalize this important neighbourhood are grounded on three interconnected pillars:

Physical Revitalization

Support family associations in preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings
Improve and increase the supply of quality housing in Chinatown, especially for seniors

Commercial Revitalization

Support and attract a healthy mix of traditional Chinese businesses and culturally appropriate shops that complement the natural evolution of Chinatown while respecting its historic character

Cultural Revitalization

Provide and highlight facilities that share Chinatown’s rich cultural heritage and historical significance
Engage the community to share their stories and experiences of Chinatown for generations to come

Qualified applicants interested in joining our community building team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Raymond@gorecruitment.com or txt him at 778-869-9268