Holy Trinity, North Vancouver, operates within the Archdiocese of Vancouver which extends from Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast east to Hope and Boston Bar, north to Anahim Lake, and west to Bella Coola, encompassing 77 parishes, 48 schools and a Catholic population in excess of 470,000.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church strives to be a Eucharistic, Christ-centered faith community.  Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to and living the ideals of the Catholic Church.

Job Description

The bookkeeper performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting and administrative functions for the parish, in accordance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations.

Responsibilities

Performs bookkeeping and accounting tasks including, but not limited to:

• Chart of accounts maintenance;
• Account reconciliation;
• Accounts payable;
• Payroll, including monthly CRA remittances and year-end T4 generation;
• Production of monthly financial statements;
• Variance analysis;
• Completion of various governmental reports including: 
  • CRA Registered Charity Information Return;
  • CRA GST Rebate Claim; and 
  • WorkSafe BC Employer Payroll and Contract Labour Report
  • Gaming events Report
• Bank reconciliation;
• File maintenance, in accordance with CRA and Archdiocesan requirements;
• Donation system maintenance.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge of:

• Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations;
• Bookkeeping;
• QuickBooks Pro (with Payroll is desirable, but not necessary);
• Microsoft Office, especially MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel;
• Office administration, including internal controls.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality in all work-related activities;
• Prioritize workload to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, as well as the ability to work independently with limited direction;
• Coordinate volunteer counters.

Experience, Education and Training Requirements:

• Minimum of three years’ accounting experience;
• Successful completion of a basic accounting course (Level 1).

Working Environment

• Opportunity to work in a faith-based environment. 
• The working hours are to be determined by Pastor based on the needs of the Parish; The number of hours are expected to be approximately 8 hours per week. A time sheet must be completed. 
• Hourly Range: $27.00 - $34.00

Deadline to apply: April 19, 2024

Please submit a résumé and cover letter with “Bookkeeper” in the subject line to:

Fr. Lucio Choi

Holy Trinity Parish

Email: [email protected]  

Website: www.rcav.org/employment

 Thank you for your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.