Business Unit: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Status: Full time, term, max 280 hours

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: June 1, 2024

End Date: August, 2024

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $19.00 (depending on experience)

Location: RHF Office in Richmond, BC and some remote.

Please note: Employment offer is subject to approval of funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program, expected to be confirmed the middle of April.

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential. Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our success begins with our people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. This Canada Summer Jobs position is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic environment. If you're interested in being a part of our innovative team this summer, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us!

RHF values diversity in the community and the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, and religion and anyone living at the intersection of these identities.

ELIGIBILITY: CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with BC legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants.

ALL STAFF: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:

• Strategy
• Culture
  • Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
• Values

1. We Collaborate Authentically
2. We Engage Respectfully
3. We Keep Our Promises

JOB SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant will perform a wide range of administrative duties for the Finance team. They will report to the Controller, work closely with the Finance team, as well as liaise with all RHF staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in preparing financial reports including update relevant spreadsheets;
• Provide support for any special projects, as needed;
• Assist in entering vendor information in Salesforce;
• Update and review financial data to ensure the accuracy of the information;
• Assist in reconciliations, update accounts payable and receivable, and issue invoices;
• Help draft and/or update documents and policies;
• Assist in sorting incoming mail, mail payments and make deposits, as needed;
• Assist in data management and storage, including combine financial documents and clean up of financial files;
• Assist in preparing and processing financial entries to ensure proper recording of all business transactions; and
• Perform other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the position.

PREFERENCES

• Teamwork- Proven ability to develop credibility and effective working relationships with staff and other partners;
• Communication- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills;
• Digital Skills- Computer experience working with MS Office;
• Strategic thinker with an ability to execute;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Proven skill with proactively finding efficiencies, identifying issues and bringing forward ideas;
• High degree of professionalism, flexibility and adaptability;
• Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality and privacy;
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills/behaviours will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in being a part of our innovative team and are passionate about making a difference, we hope that you will consider a career with us this summer.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting competition #2024-09 by April 30, 2024. While we thank all applications for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information on the Rick Hansen Foundation, please visit our website at www.rickhansen.com

*Please note: The Rick Hansen Foundation is committed to providing accommodations to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please let us know if you require a specific accommodation (i.e. virtual/web based interview, flexible scheduling, accessibility needs), so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place.

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