Accounts Receivable Assistant

Position: Accounts Receivable Assistant

Reports to: Manager, Accounting Operations

Length: 3.5-month Term, Full Time (February 17 to June 13, 2025)

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a self-starter and highly motivated individual with excellent attention to detail, communication and customer service skills for the Accounts Receivable Assistant role. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a fifth consecutive year in 2024. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Operations, the Accounts Receivable Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day billing and collection support at CPABC. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain experience in the accounting field while working for the CPA’s governing body!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payments for member dues and public practice fees, etc;
• Follow up on outstanding dues/fees;
• Prepare invoices, credit notes and debit notes as required;
• Respond to all member enquires regarding payment of member dues and public practice fees;
• Prepare bank deposit for all CPABC related entities; and
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Finance team.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Basic understanding of the Accounts Receivable function;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written;
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision;
• Meticulous attention to detail, refined organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle high volume workloads; and
• Intermediate computer skills, with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
  
  

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.50 – 25.00 per hour, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

If this job outline describes you, we encourage you to apply through our online careers portal. This position will remain open until filled. We thank in advance all candidates who respond; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Why join our team? CPABC offers an entrepreneurial environment with a competitive compensation package. At CPABC we live our core values:

• We Are Open
• We Work Together
• We Communicate
• We Improve Every Day
• We Are Professional
• We Laugh and Celebrate
  
  

About CPABC

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a fifth consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2024.