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Finance - Accounting Support (Mon-Fri Days) Job Description Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM Expires Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:59 AM RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xmkwym , Skwxwu7mesh , and sllwta Nations in so-called Vancouver, the qcy ,qa:nn ,kikm , qiqyt , SEMYOME , Stl , and scwan msteyx Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shshlh in so-called Sunshine Coast. About Us A home for every person RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in peoples lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCitys programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues. RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page. You can visit our Indeed page and click on the Follow button to be notified of new job openings: ca.indeed.com/cmp/Raincity-Housing-and-Support-Society/about. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Benefits 5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year 8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total Employee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24-hour helpline, Personal counselling, Life Coaching, Financial Coaching, Legal Referral and Advisory Services, and Health Coaching: https://www.fseap.ca/ $500 per paramedical service Physiotherapy, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, and more Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Group Life Benefit (1 annual salary), Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out-of-Province and Out-of-Country Emergencies. COMPETITION#: Job2026.075 APPLY BY: Midnight, April 1, 2026 POSITION TITLE: Accounting Support DEPARTMENT: Finance POSITION TYPE: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, 40 Weekly Hours EMPLOYEE GROUP: Excluded HOURLY RANGE: $27.74 - $30.19 TERM: Permanent START DATE: As soon as possible SUPERVISED BY: Accounting Supervisor REPORTS TO: Accounting Supervisor SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm, with 30-minute unpaid break. Hybrid working environment - mix of working at home and office with a minimum of three (3) on-site days at the office per week. Position Summary The Accounting Support position performs general duties related to the following areas accounts receivable, accounts payable and banking. The Accounting Support position prepares and processes financial information by entering and updating records into accounting systems, preparing vendor and petty cash payments and administering the tenant rents and donations. They are also responsible for reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet accounts and posting to general ledger accounts. Position Accountabilities Performs cash management functions such as receiving, recording and issuing receipts for payments, balancing cash transactions, preparing and making bank deposits, maintaining and balancing petty cash accounts, and reconciling bank accounts, including going to the bank. Administers the monthly rent invoicing and collections, including collating monthly tenant lists from program Managers, issuing refunds, assisting Accounting and Compliance Supervisor with managing the rent arrears and inputting data into funder housing database. Performs monthly billing procedures for funding partners, employees, tenants, peers, or services rendered by gathering customer and service information, generating invoices using the accounting system, sending it to the customer and tracking and applying payments. Assists Accounting and Compliance Supervisor in processing donation revenue, preparing donation spending payments and inputting data on monthly donation reconciliation sheet. Assists Accounting and Compliance Supervisor in processing monthly rent supplement payments, ensures timely distribution of payments to landlords, in liaison with program managers. Under the supervision of the Accounting and Compliance Supervisor, as part of the team that administers the accounts payable system this includes inputting invoices, generating and distributing payments (cheques, EFTs and online), managing the filing associated with AP, identifying and investigating overdue accounts, taking appropriate corrective action, and managing communications with staff and vendors. The invoice type includes, but not limited to, vendor invoices, peer requests, expenses reimbursements, visa card reconciliation, cross-program invoices, etc. Assists Payroll Manager in processing payments of health and other staff benefits and issuing manual pay cheques as required. Maintains records, gathers and compiles information using Excel spreadsheets, reports on findings. Ensures that department standards for accuracy and timeliness are maintained. Performs administrative support duties such as sorting and distributing mail, filing, and management of year-end document archiving. Answers inquiries by telephone, email or in person, providing routine information and assistance. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications A diploma in accounting and/or CPA student. A minimum of 4 years of recent, related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Business Central, Sage 300/Accpac and Excel. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Ability to understand, communicate and support the mission and values of RainCity Housing, and the models/methods of supporting clients including the principles of Housing First and Harm Reduction. Accuracy with mathematical and financial calculations. Strong analytical skills. Possesses sound knowledge of rules, regulations and practices related to accounting. Works with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Problem Solving/Judgement Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to analyze and resolve problems. Communication Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently and in cooperation with staff and management. Able to work diplomatically and respectfully with a wide variety of people. Please submit both a cover letter and resume to apply, describing your suitability for this position. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. As part of the application process, you may be asked a short set of questions to provide further information about your experience and availability. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Diversity RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived experience, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people. Inclusion and creating a safer space We are committed to making our organization a safer place for our staff, with steps taken to create space for learning and unlearning. RainCitys department of Indigenous Cultural Services was created with the purpose to acknowledge the unique history and service needs of our Indigenous staff and tenants in respect to accessing culturally relevant and culturally sensitive care and support. RainCitys Black Affinity Group was formed to provide support for Black staff by creating a safe space to support each other, network, debrief, and to heal from the impact of harm endured. Candidates are welcome to selfidentifying in their cover letters as Black, First Nations, Mtis, or Inuit. All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating antiracism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canadas historical and ongoing colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commissions 94 Calls to Action and BCs Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate antidiscrimination knowledge and skills to support equity seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers. Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities In our efforts to provide a barrierfree workplace, we invite you to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that might be needed for you to participate in the interview or selection process by sending an email to [email protected]. If you''''re having any difficulty creating an account or submitting your resume Please email [email protected] for assistance. Do you want to improve your chances of joining RainCity? Be sure to include a cover letter letting us know why the work that we do is important to you, and how your experiences make you a good fit for this role. Do you need additional support with your application? Connect with our partners for assistance: PRISM Employment Support Service (ESS) provides free strengthsbased, traumainformed employment support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, including coaching sessions, workshops, personal counselling sessions, and financial assistance for transit, occupational training, clothing, and childcare: https://qmunity.ca/employment/ RainCity Housing is a unionized workplace. Along with the union, we support the principles of the Human Rights Code of BC. We promote a workplace that treats both staff and the people accessing services with dignity and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr