EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Accounting Assistant
Program /Team: Administration and Finance
Hours of Work: Permanent Full Time - 35 hours p/w Monday to Friday
Bargaining Unit: Unionized (BCGEU)
Salary: $29.17 per hour – Grid 12, Step 1
Location: Douglas Avenue, Victoria
Department Overview – Administration and Finance
The Administration and Finance department at the Garth Homer Society plays a key role in ensuring organizational stability and efficiency in support of our mission to empower individuals with diverse abilities. The team, led by the Director of Finance Administration, oversees financial management, budgeting, human resources coordination, and administrative operations. We are committed to transparency, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance through accurate financial reporting, effective resource stewardship, and streamlined administrative support. Guided by our values of integrity, accountability, and collaboration, we promote teamwork and communication to uphold inclusion, respect, and dignity across the organization.
Skills and Abilities
Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent computer skills, strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, and the capability to prioritize tasks effectively while working both independently and as part of a team.
Education and Knowledge:
- Grade 12 plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an accounting or financial position, preferably within a Not-for-Profit sector.
- Completion of a two-year recognized accounting program OR;
- Equivalent accounting training as part of a post-secondary Business & Commerce program may be considered.
Training and Experience:
- Three (3) years recent, related Canadian experience.
- Experience working with Canadian accounting protocols.
- Experience with both accounts payable and receivable processing and monitoring
- Experience in reconciliations, month end processing.
- Experience with cash management (Treasury Functions)
- Experience in processing journal entries
About Garth Homer Society
The Garth Homer Society provides a range of person-centered services that support adults with developmental disabilities in leading fulfilling lives. Established in the 1960s by families seeking better opportunities for their loved ones, the organization has grown into a leader in disability services. Today, GHS offers day programs, employment support, residential services, and specialized care, adapting to the diverse and evolving needs of those it serves.
Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.
The Garth Homer Society is devoted to establishing a workplace that embraces diversity. Our inclusive hiring practices aim to offer equal opportunities to minorities, encompassing women, Indigenous individuals, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities and LGBTQIA2S+ applicants.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Location:
- Victoria, BC V8Z 3L2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
