Accounting Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Job

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location: BURNABY, BC

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

Reporting to the Supervisor, General Accounting, the Accounting Technician performs a variety of accounting duties in BC Housing’s Accounting department. Primary responsibility for the accounting administration of the Corporate Purchasing Card (P-card). They monitor and audit card use to ensure compliance with BC Housing’s policies and procedures, complete related accounting processes including monthly journal entries, adjustments and accruals, and provide training, support and guidance to corporate purchasing card users and administrators in other business areas.

The role also assists with other month‑end and year‑end accounting activities.

Salary: $55,203.10 - $62,584.80 Annually

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations, please contact .

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post‑secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Considerable experience in clerical accounting functions in a high‑volume computerized environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and concepts, business processes and procedures, internal controls.
• Sound knowledge of accounting administration rules and procedures.
• Sound practical knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications.
• Sound knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency with figures.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including a high degree of tact and diplomacy under stressful situations.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and plan ahead for critical dates.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and perform all duties in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace.