Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
About DEWC
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice, and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.
The Opportunity
The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework.
About You
- 2+ years full-cycle accounting/payroll experience preferably in a non-for-profit charitable organization in Canada and/or unionized environment
- An accounting/payroll diploma/degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
- Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Strong computer skills including in Excel.
- Knowledge of ADP Payroll Processing System will be an asset
- Requires some work outside of normal schedule to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.
Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team
- Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
- Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
- For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
- Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule
- Excluded Position: Salary Range: $70,967 to $79,155.50/per annum based on experience
- Posting closing date: August 9th , 2026 /Start Date: ASAP
For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ [https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/]
Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply
Additional languages spoken an asset.
While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
About DEWC
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice, and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.
The Opportunity
The Accounting & Payroll Specialist works closely with the Director, Finance and the Manager, Finance as well as other department managers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of DEWC accounting and financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for completing day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities, account reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Accounting & Payroll Specialist will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to support smooth and accurate operations. She will work from a feminist perspective and with an anti-oppression framework.
About You
- 2+ years full-cycle accounting/payroll experience preferably in a non-for-profit charitable organization in Canada and/or unionized environment
- An accounting/payroll diploma/degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).
- Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Strong computer skills including in Excel.
- Knowledge of ADP Payroll Processing System will be an asset
- Requires some work outside of normal schedule to undertake position responsibilities, meet deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.
Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team
- Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.
- Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.
- For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.
- Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Permanent, full-time, 9 day fortnight schedule
- Excluded Position: Salary Range: $70,967 to $79,155.50/per annum based on experience
- Posting closing date: August 9th , 2026 /Start Date: ASAP
For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ [https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/]
Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply
Additional languages spoken an asset.
While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted