Bookkeeper

Job Title: Seniors Community Coordinator
Organization: People for a Healthy Community
Location: Remote
Job Type: Part-time (20 hrs/week)
Annual Salary Range: $27-34 hour
Application Deadline: Send your cover letter and resume to hr@phcgabriola.org. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 17th, 2026, and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged. 

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The Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping the organization's key accounting reports and records or ledgers by performing day-to-day tasks including recording transactions such as income and expenditures and posting them to the appropriate accounts. This role is vital to the organization’s aim of keeping, updating, and maintaining records to ensure accurate financial statements can be prepared and to ensure compliance with provincial and federal requirements. This position reports to the Executive Director. 

About Us:

People for a Healthy Community (PHC) exists to provide services and support to residents of Gabriola, Mudge, and DeCourcy Islands throughout their lives, and especially at vulnerable points to improve their health and quality of life in a manner that builds community, maintains dignity and challenges inequities.

Through our own initiatives and in collaboration with others, we deliver programming that includes:

• Food programs, ranging from elementary nutrition to family grocery support to seniors’ lunches

• Seniors’ programs ranging from adult activity days to aging in place support

• Providing access to services such as advocacy, caregiver support, hospice, physical and mental health, and transportation.​

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Specific duties include, but are not limited to:​

• Process receipts and payments;

• Post all required accounting transactions;

• Conduct daily banking transactions;

• Produce a complete set of monthly financial statements and other detailed analysis and financial reports, including but not limited to a monthly variance analysis to budget as required by the management team and the Board;

• In conjunction with the ED, prepare an annual operating budget;

• Maintain and update the fixed assets sub-ledger at least annually;

• Compute salaries and process payroll;

• Keep an accurate record of all financial transactions;

• Update, maintain, and reconcile the general ledger at least monthly and prepare a trial balance;

• Collect, analyze, and summarize financial data and information for reporting purposes;

• Collaborate with management and the Board of Directors Treasurer to ensure organizational finances are in good standing;

• Recommend process improvements for the organization’s financial systems, policies, procedures, and reporting;

• Confirm accuracy of transactions through account reconciliation;

• Comply with provincial/federal reporting requirements;

• Remain updated on changing provincial/federal legislation and reporting requirements;

• Complete all tax forms in an accurate and timely manner;

• Prepare and send out invoices as needed;

• Prepare and send out donation receipts to all donors upon receipt of the donation;

• Support the Executive Director, managers, and program coordinators in the development of grant proposal budgets and creation of grant completion reports as they relate to budgets;

• Annually prepare all financial records and information required by the organization’s independent accountant such that the annual financial statements are approved by the Board and finalized in time for the organization’s Annual General Meeting;

• Develop an annual work plan aligned with PHC’s strategic plan, ensuring that objectives, priorities, and activities support organizational goals;

• Ensure internal policies and procedures are observed and followed at all times; 

• Maintain program participant, donor, volunteer, and staff confidentiality at all times.

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Education, Experience & Skills​

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other related field is required;

• CPA is an asset;

• Minimum of two years of bookkeeping experience for a small to medium sized organization;

• Previous experience working in a not-for-profit environment is an asset;

• Strong technical skills in G-Suite, Quickbooks, PayWorks, and/or other accounting and payroll software and the ability to learn new systems;

• An in-depth understanding and use of accounting fundamentals, best practices, and accounting framework is required;

• Knowledge of provincial and federal laws to comply with reporting requirements;

• Exceptional data entry skills;

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability produce work with a high level of precision and accuracy;

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;

• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and skilled in time management with attention to consistently meeting deadlines.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

People for a Healthy Community (PHC) is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. In accordance with the BC Human Rights Code, we will not discriminate against any person based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, Indigenous identity, religion, political belief, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or because of a conviction for an offence unrelated to employment. 

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that reflects the diverse communities of British Columbia. We still strive to identify and remove barriers to employment, and provide equitable opportunities for hiring, training, and promotion based on skills and abilities. All members of our team are expected to contribute to a respectful workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for non-profit and community social services to hr@phcgabriola.org

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With respect to the peoples of the Snuneymuxw Nation, People for a Healthy Community 

extends our gratitude to those whose land we occupy.

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Applications will be reviewed beginning August 107h, 2026, and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.