Accountant

WE’RE HIRING!

Staff Accountant

Finance Department

Regular Full-Time

Posting Date:	Location:	Wage:	Hours of Work:	Closing Date:
September 8, 2026	Surrey, BC	$35.79-$39.11 per hour	35 hours per week	Open until filled

 

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across Surrey and neighboring communities (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the financial management of Options Community Services (OCS) and Habitat Housing Society (HH), which have combined assets of approximately $116.0 million and combined revenues of approximately $70.0 million. OCS and HH are funded from sources including the Province of British Columbia, the Federal Government, local Governments, foundations, businesses and local citizens. We are looking for an individual who shares the passion and dedication of our committed Team.

The Staff Accountant will report to the Budget Manager and will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

Are you ready to take your accounting and analytical skills to the next level? Join our dynamic team as a Staff Accountant, where you’ll gain broad experience across budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is working toward a CPA designation or looking to build broad accounting and finance experience. If you’re passionate about numbers and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to the Budget Manager and working closely with the Executive Director/CFO our selected candidate is responsible for supporting the preparation of operating and capital budgets, executive financial reports, Board and Finance Committee reporting packages, and strategic financial presentations. You will play a key role in supporting organizational decision-making through the preparation of memorandums, and presentation materials for senior leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.

You will also support the development of PowerPoint presentations, financial highlights, performance indicators, and strategic financial analysis, to assist executive leadership with planning, reporting, and organizational initiatives. Lastly, you will coordinate budget submissions, conduct general ledger reconciliations, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance understanding of budget processes.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or a two-year accounting diploma or equivalent. Candidates who are working toward their CPA designation are encouraged to apply. They should possess experience in accounting or in a similar finance role, with at least two years in financial accounting, preferably within a not-for-profit multi-service organization. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

The successful incumbent will possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. They should have proven time management, analytical, and organizational abilities, along with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting, particularly with Microsoft Office and Sage 300 ERP (with Arcori PM knowledge being a plus), is essential. The candidate must demonstrate teamwork effectiveness, the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks, and experience in preparing complex financial reports. Familiarity with non-profit budgeting processes is an added advantage.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) and a Ministry Check under the Criminal Records Review Act.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

Options Community Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.