Bookkeeper - St. Andrew's Elementary

Job Code: 3734013

Job Details

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

- Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
- Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
- Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
- If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT


St. Andrew’s Elementary School is a vibrant, faith-filled school striving to educate the whole child in partnership with our parents. We are an inclusive community that learns, grows, plays, and prays together. We challenge our students to become the best they can be while supporting them on their journey. We guide our children to achieving their full potential, and preparing them to deal with whatever challenges life may present them. Our School is part of the CISVA (Catholic Independent Schools of the Archdiocese of Vancouver) and is directly administered by the St. Andrew's Parish. We have approximately 180 students with 145 families and a staff of 25.

Our School Mission Statement:
St. Andrew’s School recognizes that each child is made in the image of God. Our aim is to provide each child with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for life-long learning. As partners with the parents, we are dedicated to educating the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, aesthetically and socially.

Learn more about us: https://saev.ca/

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Andrew’s Elementary School in Vancouver is accepting applications for an experienced part-time bookkeeper. Potential candidates should have a minimum of 1.5 to 3 years of experience in full cycle accounting and payroll. Benefits administration experience is an asset.

This position will train with the current bookkeeper for the balance of the 2023/24 school year (May to July 2024) with the goal of assuming full responsibility for the 2024/25 school year (July 2024 to June 2025).

In addition to required years of relevant experience, the following qualifications are required:
• Proficiency with Quickbooks and Excel
• Ability process payroll using an online payroll service
• Collegial collaboration with school and parish administration as well as other stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communication, written and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Familiarity with generating monthly reports, preparing budgets, and working with auditors for annual audits
• Comfortable working in a Catholic and elementary school environment
• Experience with EFT – ACH files an asset


The successful candidate’s responsibilities include:
• Maintaining accurate and current financial records and related schedules
• Preparing monthly financial statements and investigate/report budget variances
• Preparing monthly bank and other reconciliations
• Managing school bank accounts including deposits, withdrawals, and EFTs
• Coordinating and assisting in the preparation of annual budgets
• Preparing and processing pre-authorized debit for tuition and various other charges
• Preparing year end files and provide all information required for year-end audits
• Processing properly approved accounts payable invoices as per school policy
• Processing payroll and benefits, including acting as school benefits administrator
• Billing and collection of school fees
• Preparing school income tax receipts in conjunction with School Office
• Providing regular communication with the Principal and Treasurer
• Communicating with parents with respect to payments
• Other administrative and bookkeeping duties as required
• Working closely with School Principal to maintain fiscal and financial overview of all accounting practices
• Willingness to learn about bookkeeping in a Catholic elementary school by attending training sessions.

Position Details:
• Hours: Position will commence at approximately 2 days per week (10 to 14 hours per week) and then will move to 3 days (20 to 25 hours) per week for 45 weeks for the 2024/25 School year. Additional hours will be required at peak times.
Note that this position is required to work limited hours during the School’s Christmas and Spring breaks, and also works part of the summer.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package will be included as part of the compensation for the 2024/25 School year, as well as an RPP matching contribution program.
• Wage: Based on experience. Range will be $25 to $28 per hour
• Start Date: May 15, 2024 – as soon as possible

If you are interested in the position, please email your cover letter, resume and 2 professional references to Mrs. Jo-Anna Nicolato at jnicolato@cisva.bc.ca
We thank you for your interest, but only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
4. 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 (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

DOWNLOAD FORMS

- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)
- Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the 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 that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

Posted On
April 25, 2024
Closing Date & Time
May 06, 2024 11:30 PM PST/PDT

Job Type
Part Time
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
Vancouver
School/Location
St. Andrew's Elementary
Salary
$25.13 - $35.06
Employment Start Date
May 15, 2024
End Date
2024/06/28
Mandatory Document
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Additional Documents
  • Certificates & Diplomas
  • Reference Letter(s)