Junior Accountant

Requisition Number: JUNIO
002346
Type:
Internal & External – Full-Time (Indeterminate) – Subject to recall as per article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement

Hours:

40 hours per week;
Day (Monday through Friday; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Compensation: $25.95/hr (Wage grid level #10; currently under classification review)
Program &

Location:

Atira’s head office, Downtown Eastside, Vancouver. This position is fully office-based; hybrid or remote arrangements are not applicable
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) – union membership required
Deadline:
Open till filled

Atira Women’s Resource Society (Atira) is a non‑profit organization known for inclusionary hiring practices, values‑driven work, and innovative approaches to supporting communities it serves. Rooted in feminist, anti‑violence principles, Atira provides housing, programs, and supports for people of all genders, with a continued focus on addressing gendered violence, misogyny, and systemic oppression. Atira believes a job is more than a paycheque – it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic and social change.

Reporting to the Intermediate Accountant, the Junior Accountant provides foundational accounting support for the finance team at Atira Women’s Resource Society and its affiliated entities. This role assists with day‑to‑day accounting activities including transaction processing, rent revenue tracking for residential programs, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Junior Accountant works under the guidance of the Intermediate Accountant to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounting transactions and support financial reporting requirements.

You are aligned with Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy and bring a strong commitment to anti‑oppression and intersectional practice. You understand the impacts of colonialism, especially in Canada, including the legacy of the residential school system, and you approach your work with cultural humility and respect. You are comfortable working in a harm reduction environment and supporting people who may be experiencing substance use and/or mental wellness challenges.

You support those who choose abstinence while recognizing it is just one option among many. You are inclusive and affirming of people of all genders, including transgender, Two‑Spirit, intersex, transfeminine and non‑binary individuals, and understand the realities of gendered violence, misogyny, systemic barriers and how these harms disproportionately impact women. You are sex‑worker positive – you understand sex work, including survival sex work, as part of a broader social, economic, and gendered context and bring an approach grounded in respect, autonomy, and dignity.

You treat others with fairness and respect, challenge practices that conflict with shared values, and contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment. You inspire others through your commitment to anti‑violence and promoting equity, prioritize the needs of the communities we serve, and challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability. You take smart risks and make thoughtful, timely decisions.

Lived experience and connection to the community served are assets. Atira encourages applications from individuals whose lived experience reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Programs specifically serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women and children – hiring preference will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women. The program provides services to Indigenous women and children (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). To ensure residents receive culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and community‑rooted support, this role requires staff who have lived experience and a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and ways of being.

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Technologically literate including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and comfort working with digital systems and electronic documents in a fast‑paced office environment.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Covid‑19 (including booster) and flu vaccinations are recommended.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (paid by Atira).