Full-Time Bookkeeper

CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) BC is British Columbia’s largest union, representing more than 100,000 members across the province in a wide variety of sectors across the province. The services provided by our members impact British Columbians’ lives daily and are key in ensuring vibrant, healthy, and most importantly, safe communities. We support these members and over 160 affiliated Locals through campaigns, advocacy, and educational programs.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional work environment with a team of highly motivated colleagues. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

CUPE BC is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all, regardless of race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/CRITICAL TASKS:

The following key operational duties reflect the core responsibilities of the role, though additional tasks may be assigned as needed:

• Manage accounts payable and cheque issues for three funds
• Sort and process source documents; verify supporting data; calculate and reconcile invoices; identify discrepancies; make appropriate adjustments; assign appropriate accounts codes
• Assist in the preparation of various financial reconciliations and invoice creation for cost-share programs
• Administer per capita remittances from Locals
• Maintain financial record filing
• Support the preparation of year-end working papers
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bookkeeping skills with a minimum of two years of experience; working toward a CPA designation is an asset
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to take direction while working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully within a team of Administrative Assistants, an Accountant, the Director of Finance, the Executive Director, and two elected officers
• Excellent time management, organizational, and scheduling skills, with the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years’ experience working within a union environment or similar
• Minimum one to two years’ experience with QuickBooks Online
• Report generation utilizing Excel.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the MoveUP CUPE BC and Locals collective agreement for a bookkeeper at $53.39.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• Employer-paid pension contributions
• Generous vacation
• Annual wellness allowance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Monthly bus pass
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

We appreciate all applications; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted further.

To apply, please submit only via CharityVillage. Application deadline is May 4, 2026.

We appreciate all applications; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted further.