Closed: We're hiring a Bookkeeper.

CHLY is hiring a part-time bookkeeper / 📷 via wayhomestudio.

CHLY is hiring a part-time bookkeeper / 📷 via wayhomestudio.

DESCRIPTION:

CHLY 101.7 FM is the broadcasting voice of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University students. Beginning as a student club in 1994, and gaining not-for-profit status in 1997 as the Radio Malaspina Society, CHLY was approved for a broadcast licence by the CRTC in 2001.

CHLY is currently a community-based, campus-community radio station, with a small staff and over 60+ volunteers made up of Community Members and Student members from VIU. CHLY offers alternative coverage of every genre and perspective, with a mandate to support niche programming, local and Canadian artists and underrepresented voices. Each week, locally produced and syndicated programs are broadcast on CHLY 101.7fm in four different languages, with live streaming and podcasts at chly.ca.

The Bookkeeper of CHLY works with the Executive Director to ensure that the financials are tracked and accounted for. This includes tracking and scheduling bills to be paid, drafting cheques, following up on sales invoices, and supplying the auditor with the information that they need to complete the financial audit for the October Annual General Meeting.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The applicant will work with a small team in a non-profit broadcasting environment to:

  • Maintain CHLY’s (the Radio Malaspina Society) financial records using Sage Business Cloud Accounting (SBCA) Software (or Sage 50 if absolutely necessary);

  • Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, and maintain general ledgers;

  • Computer and submit semi-monthly payroll for less than 15 salary and hourly staff members using ADP’s TeamPay Software.

  • Calculate and prepare cheques for supplier invoices, government and Work Safe BC remittances as well as other expenditures;

  • Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports including monthly financial statements for the Board of Directors;

  • Ensure with the Executive Director, that the Auditor is supplied with all information required for the annual financial report of the organization;

  • Support the Sales Coordinator by providing data reports of outstanding accounts and, on occasion, contacting delinquent customers to expedite payment.

  • Keep up to date with

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Has a background in bookkeeping or accounting.

  • Professional oral, written, digital, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • The ideal candidate will be motivated, organized and excellent time management skills.

Compensation: The rate of pay is $15.00/hr based on approximately 20 hours/month. This is negotiable upon bookkeeper experience.

Send resume with cover letter to: jesse.woodward@chly.ca Subject line: CHLY Hiring Committee—Book Keeper

Official start date: Mid May.

Official end date: Ongoing.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CHLY is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applicants from underrepresented groups.

Job PostingsJesse Woodward