Accounting Assistant (Contract)

at  Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

At Ronald McDonald House Charities® British Columbia and Yukon (RMH BC), we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.
As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well-being.
In 1983, the first RMH BC House opened its doors in Vancouver with a 13-Bedroom House, and over the years, with an increase in demand for this essential service, construction of a new building was underway. In 2014, a 73-bedroom House was unveiled on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital along with a new 2,000 sq. ft. RMH Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital. As the second-largest House in Canada and one of the largest in the world, RMH BC will continue to grow and meet the needs of families across BC and Yukon.
Our team is the backbone of our organization—serving our families, supporting volunteers and donors, and spreading awareness every single day.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon
• Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.
• Commitment to working cooperatively in a team environment with staff, volunteers, families, donors, and the public.
• Solid collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment and build good working relationships to influence others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as a supportive team member.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Post-secondary education in accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with advance knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant analytical experience in accounting positions
• Experience in a not-for-profit considered an asset

• Process and document invoices, expense reports and cheque requests
• Establish and maintain both hard and soft copy accounting records
• Follow up on required documentation for internal and external parties
• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payables and receivable, and bank deposits
• Assist with gift processing in Raiser’s Edge as needed
• Provide exceptional customer service and build excellent working relationships with internal and external parties
• Prepare account entries and generate all supporting documentation
• Follow up and respond to inquiries and/or questions in a timely matter Identify and resolve discrepancies in consultation with various teams as required
• Support the Finance team in the reconciliation of financial accounts as requested
• Participate in all phases of the year-end close and annual audit cycle
• Other duties as required