Accountant/Bookkeeper - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese  (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community. 

We are a vibrant school system  with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses  on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

At Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Elementary, we strive to provide students with a positive learning environment in the light of the Catholic Faith. The principal, teachers, and staff endeavor to develop in the school a genuine Christian community with each member participating in an active manner for the common good of the whole community. Thus, our students are able to have a true experience of community life along with the individual development of academic and physical skills. We aim to join the children on their journey of growth, change and development as individuals, through their discovery of self and their relationship with others.

OLPH is in the beautiful city of Vancouver, only a short commute to the downtown core and near some of the city's best beaches, parks, restaurants, and shops. Popular attractions include Gastown, Olympic Village, Granville Island, Yaletown, Kitsilano Beach, and English Bay.

Learn more about us: www.olphbc.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Elementary in Vancouver is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team for a one-school-year maternity leave coverage. We are a double-streamed school and so, ideally, the position would be full-time, in order to manage the work effectively.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Administering payroll.
• Processing payments (cheques/direct debit).
• Issuing monthly financial reports.
• Reconciling bank accounts and handling cash/non-cash journal entries.
• Preparing the audit package and assisting auditors during the yearly mandatory audit by the Ministry of Education.
• Performing other administrative and accounting duties as needed.

Experience and Education:

• Proven experience with payroll is an asset.
• Experience with Sage50 is an asset.
• Previous experience working with full-cycle accounting or a strong understanding of the full-cycle accounting process.
• Proficiency with Google Drive/Sheets and Excel is essential

Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to Principal Deirdre O'Callaghan, at docallaghan@olphbc.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
4. Apply to this job posting

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Certificate/Diploma
• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference

 *For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca.