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Overview Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary (OLS) in Vancouver is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team for a one-school-year maternity leave coverage starting January 2026 to December 2026. This part-time position is 0.80 FTE and days of employment are flexible. About CISVA The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) operates 46 schools 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions. We are a culturally diverse faith-based family that supports professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers and staff. Responsibilities Administering payroll. Processing payments (cheques/direct debit). Reconciling bank accounts and handling journal entries and issuing month-end financial reports. Prepare and distribute T4s and Records of Employment (ROEs). Prepare annual budget. Prepare GST and WCB filings. Issue Tuition Tax receipts to families. Preparing the audit package and assisting auditors during the yearly mandatory audit by the Ministry of Education. Performing other administrative and accounting duties as needed. Experience And Education Minimum 3-5 years experience in bookkeeping and payroll management and full cycle accounting is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive is essential; experience with Sage50 is an asset. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Application Process Create your candidate profile. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below). Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions. Apply to this job posting. Required Application Documents Cover Letter Resume Certificate/Diploma Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC) Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (e.g., Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence) Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable) Alternatively, Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference; submit forms to your Pastor directly as instructed. #J-18808-Ljbffr