Business Unit: Finance

Reports to: Director, Finance

Status: Full time, term

Start Date: End of June/Early July, 2025

End Date: End of August, 2025, or at the completion of 280 hours

Location: RHF Office in Richmond, BC, hybrid

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansens 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, challenging 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 position is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain valuable experience working in a dynamic environment. If youre interested in being a part of our innovative team this summer, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us!

Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the following group: persons with disabilities. If this applies to you, we invite you to disclose your disability in your cover letter.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

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

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Assistant Accountant will report to the Director, Finance and will work closely with other members within the Finance team.

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 EngageRespectfully

3. We Keep Our Promises

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in preparing financial reports, including updating 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 combining financial documents as well as 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

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

Education:Post-Secondary education an asset

Skills/Behaviours:

• Proven ability to develop credibility and effective working relationships with staff and other partners;
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills;
  
• Experience working with MS Office;
• Strategic thinker with an ability to execute;
• Strong attention to detail;
• High degree of professionalism, flexibility and adaptability;
• Strict adherence to maintaining confidentiality and privacy; and
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  

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.

Interested and qualified candidates can apply quoting competition #2025-05 by June 15, 2025 including a cover letter. 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 atwww.rickhansen.com