MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh, sel̓íl ̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, SEMYOME, S'ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:
MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.
Today the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family, interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
MOSAIC is seeking an experienced, assertive, and solutions focused accounting manager with a thorough understanding of accounting principles and excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage day-to-day accounts functions, bank reconciliation, work closely with managers in development of budgets and financial reporting for new and existing programs. Not sure if you're 100% qualified? We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
POSITION FUNCTION:
The Accounting Manager supervises the accounting personnel and other staff or volunteers as assigned and is responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The position has organization-wide responsibilities, and works closely with other managers, senior managers, and directors.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and approve accounts receivable and account payable transactions
- Review, approve and assist with payroll processing and related regulatory filing
- Reconcile bank accounts and prepare journal entries as appropriate
- Perform regular account analysis and reconciliations
- Develop program budget and cash flow with program management
- Prepare reports and analyses for assigned programs for funders
- Hire, train, supervise and support the accounting clerks
- Review donation tax receipts and reconcile them to general ledger accounts
- Identify and implement areas for process improvement and increased efficiencies
- Assist with financial audits and year-end working papers
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum five years of related accounting experience, including cash, receivables, payables, payroll, account reconciliations, budgeting, journal entries, and preparation of audit schedules
- Formal training in a recognized accounting program or equivalent experience
- Experience in accounting for programs and working with program management in a multi-department environment.
- Experience in meeting funder (or similar) requirements with respect to budgeting, reporting, and monitoring financial aspects of programs
- Minimum three years supervisory experience
- Proficient in relevant computer software, including: Sage (or similar) general ledger, bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable modules, and MS Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and thoughtful questioning
- Effective organizational abilities, attention to detail, sound judgment and initiative, ability to manage multiple priorities and tactful patient approach
- Experience working in a non-profit and multicultural environment is an asset
COMPENSATION: $74,984.00 - $84,884.80 annual salary
HOURS: Full time (35 hours per week)
The successful candidate must be able to commute to 5575 Boundary Rd. Vancouver, British Columbia
BENEFITS:
A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.
DEADLINE: May 28, 2026, by 4:30 pm
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, spaces, and abilities to apply.
- Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
- We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such as Right to a Respectful Workplace and Code of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023 MOSAIC’s HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.
