Accounting Assistant

Kelowna Community Health and Services has an exciting opportunity for a Permanent full-time Accounting Assistant to join their team in Kelowna, BC! This position works rotating days, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT What We Offer Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Employer paid vacation Employer paid insurance premiums Extended health & dental coverage Municipal Pension Plan Work-life balance Opportunities for career advancement What Will You Work On? The Accounting Assistant is responsible for preparing payroll remittances, preparing period end and year-end payroll working papers and supporting schedules, and performing accounting duties such as financial statement preparation and complex reconciliations of various general ledger accounts. What should your application include? Proof of Completion of 2 years of the CMA or CGA or CPA Program; A 5-minute typing test (45+ NWPM) from a recognized institution, completed within the past 48 months (non-supervised tests not accepted). Click here for testing details. Your Resume indicating four years’ recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; Certificates/Diplomas/Transcripts must be from accredited Schools/Colleges/Universities. A Cover Letter stating your availability to start in a new position and on-call, casual work (i.e. days of the week). Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply today!

The Accounting Assistant handles payroll remittances and prepares period-end and year-end payroll working papers. They are also responsible for financial statement preparation and complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts.

Candidates must have completed two years of the CMA, CGA, or CPA program and possess a typing speed of 45+ NWPM. Four years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training is required.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Employer paid vacation • Employer paid insurance premiums • Extended health & dental coverage • Municipal Pension Plan • Work-life balance • Opportunities for career advancement

• AccountingPreferred

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• Payroll Remittances
• Financial Statement Preparation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounting
• Typing
• Payroll Working Papers

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level