Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable Specialist

About Fraser Academy

Fraser Academy (FA) is an independent school in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC serving students in Gr. 1-12 with dyslexia and language-based learning differences through day and outreach programs. We serve a gap in the system where approximately 20% of the student population is under-served by mainstream education. The ripple impact of our programming also adds great social value. While our student population has skills and strengths which are in demand in the 21st century, it can also be vulnerable to mental health, substance abuse, higher drop-out rates, and other risks when not supported.

We are proud to be at the forefront of educational practices, providing a learner-centric environment with the most effective research-based methods to optimize personalized learning, cognitive, social and emotional development, and post-secondary opportunities setting our students up for a successful life. For more information please visit us at www.fraseracademy.ca.

Position Summary and Mandate:
Reporting to the CFAO, or designate, the Junior Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support in a way that ensures monthly accounting and banking transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This position requires a diligent person to join the Business Office in providing outstanding service to its various stakeholders, while championing ongoing improvement and efficiencies.

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports To: CFAO, or delegate

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounts payable functions including but not limited to:
• Processing accounts payable in a timely manner
• Processing employee expense reimbursements
• Processing credit card expense reports
• Preparing cheque runs and EFT transfers
• Credit card statement reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate and up to date Excel spreadsheets related to expenses and accounts payable
• Up to date filing (paper or electronic) for all vendors and deposits
• Responsible for finance and accounting functions including but not limited to:
  • Recording of capital asset accounting and depreciation
  • Preparing FAPC accounting and reporting
  • Preparing tuition receipts
  • Assist with special events when required
  • Other ad hoc duties and projects as assigned
  • Monitors inconsistencies in accounting transactions and takes appropriate action to remedy immediately

Core Competencies and Skills:

• High degree of diligence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines by staying organized and managing time well.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to work independently and collaboratively when needed.
  

Requirements:

• 2+ years of accounts payable or full cycle local accounting experience (non-profit preferred)
• Effective communication skill both written and verbal in English
• Advanced computer literacy: Sage, MS Office Suite, Google Suite.
• Highly proficient in building, using and maintaining excel and word templates
• Knowledge in compliance requirements

To apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Amy Harada Bradley, CFAO. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.