Brightside Community Homes Foundation (“Brightside”) is a private-sector, non-for-profit organization that owns and manages 26 buildings across the city of Vancouver, providing affordable housing to those who struggle to meet the demands of market housing. In addition to property management, Brightside is committed to building connections within the Brightside communities that include over 1000 residents.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
At Brightside, we envision a future where all people have access to homes within a safe, vibrant and healthy community. We are committed to recognizing and reflecting the diversity of the people we house, the communities we build, and the talent we employ. Brightside fosters an inclusive workplace culture where ideas, individual abilities and diverse perspectives are valued and each person is encouraged to learn, develop, and contribute in a meaningful way.
OPPORTUNITY
Brightside requires a full-time, temporary position on our Accounting team, in the role of the Accounting & Subsidy Assistant, reporting to the Director of Finance.
MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS
- To perform income reviews and rent calculations for residents, pursuant to Brightside policies and/or BC Housing requirements
- To perform accounting support duties for accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process Annual Income Reviews, Short-Term Income Reviews and/or ad-hoc rent calculations
- Review resident files, documents, employment income and bank statements to ensure residents meet and maintain eligibility requirements for affordable housing
- Organize and run on-site income review clinics
- Ensure income/rent limits are accurate and up-to-date and within required guidelines
- Monitor portfolio compliance with provincial, federal and local government requirements for affordable housing programs and identify and report potential compliance issues
- Process monthly cheques for AR
- Help with daily bank deposits
- Scan vendor invoices and supporting documents for AP
- Provide vacation coverage for AR and AP
- Assist with projects/assignments and other duties, as assigned
The preceding job description is not exhaustive and may change from time to time depending on the needs of the Foundation.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with handling high-volume transactions
- Proven ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good conflict resolution skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a member of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Minimum one (1) year of accounting assistant experience in a property management or social housing environment, is preferred
- Familiar with applicable legislation (RTA) is an asset
- Previous experience with YARDI is considered an asset
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The successful incumbent will be a self-starter with well-developed time management skills and the proven ability to meet tight deadlines. They will be personable, possess excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), and be accustomed to working with the general public and individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds. Ideally, the successful incumbent will be highly detail-oriented and have a desire to work for a mission-driven organization.
- Brightside has pledged a “Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion”; the successful incumbent will be aligned with this commitment and the Foundation’s core values.
- A criminal record check for working with vulnerable children and adults is required for this position.
- Brightside is proud to be a certified Living Wage employer. Expected salary range for this position: $50,000-$53,000/year (to commensurate with experience) with a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. A competitive extended health, dental, and vision package is provided to qualified employees upon hiring. An employer matching RRSP program (as well as other additional benefits) is offered after three (3) months of successful employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Brightside is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, First Nations, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
If you think you’d be a good fit for Brightside and this position, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format to careers@brightsidehomes.ca with “Accounting & Subsidy Assistant + {Your Name}” in the subject line. Postings will remain open until the specified submission deadline or until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in these career opportunities, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.