The Sierra Club of BC is a non-profit environmental organization based in Victoria B.C. We are seeking a Bookkeeper to provide financial assistance to the organization’s financial operations. This is an ongoing, full-time position in the organization and requires working with the Finance Manager to help maintain and improve financial and reporting systems. The successful candidate will be a skilled individual with a background in finance (preferably in the not-for-profit sector), committed to the organization’s purpose and willing to work in a busy environment with other staff members and contractors.

Location: Victoria, B.C. Full-time Salary: Negotiable         Start Date:  Immediate

Job Duties: Duties may include
• Accounts payable & receivable, project coding of expenses
• Banking
• Simply Accounting and Quick Books program knowledge
• Payroll preparation and input
• Knowledge of fund accounting beneficial
• Bank & VISA monthly reconciliations
• Help staff understand the accounts payable pertaining to their budgets
• Help Finance Manager with year end closing
• Maintain extended benefits plan

Required Qualifications:
Technical
• Familiarity and education with general book-keeping / accounting principles
• Minimum 2 years experience bookkeeping, preferably with a non-profit
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Simply Accounting and Quick Books
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software for word processing, and email management, strong skills with Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
Personal
Interactive personality; positive attitude and influence on interpersonal dynamics; team player; willing to take responsibility; ability to accomplish tasks under stressful timelines; sense of humour; and commitment to the organization’s purpose.  Strong ability to multi-task and think outside the box.
Education
The successful candidate will have formal training in bookkeeping and/or business administration.

Eligibility: This can be a Targeted Wage Subsidy funded position.  To determine eligibility contact WorkSource/Business Victoria:  www.worksource.ca

To apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, expected salary and contact list of three references BY EMAIL to the attention of Kim Kotanko, Director of Finance.  Documents may be sent in either Microsoft Word of PDF format.