Finance Assistant (18-Month Maternity Leave Coverage)

Kelowna Christian Center church (KCC) and Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) are the ministries of Kelowna Christian Center Society (KCCS). These ministries are supported by operational support services that ensure the mission of both the church and school is achieved.

KCCS has an opening for a Finance Assistant. This position is an on-site position, with the flexibility to work between 24-40 hours per week to be agreed on at the time of hire. This is a temporary position from approximately March 2026 until August 2027. The primary purpose of this position is to provide maternity leave coverage, assisting the KCCS Finance Department in the recording and reconciling of the financial details of the Society as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead offering counts and prepare all offering and other deposits, including the processing of cash, cheques, credit card transactions, and bank deposits
• Input Society contributions, including weekly tithes, tuition eligible for tax-receipts, fundraising, special offerings, and sponsorships—into the Church Management Software
• Maintain the donor database and contact donors as required to ensure information remains current
• Process Accounts Payable, including verifying G/L coding and authorizations, executing cheque runs, and distributing payments.
• Record invoices, wire transfers, and pre-authorized payment batches into finance system
• Assist with inputting financial information such as deposit entries, bank account transfers, interdepartmental transfers, and journal transfers into the financial system
• Reconcile merchant fees
• Maintain and file hard-copy and digital financial documentation to ensure organized record-keeping
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of yearly Charitable Tax Receipts.
• Provide front-desk reception coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
• 2 – 3 years practical accounting and office experience is considered an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to prioritize workload and flexibility to manage multiple tasks to ensure scheduled deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently and as a team 
• Must be flexible, well organized, and have strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn and understand new software

What we offer

• Wage range: $20.80 to $25.97/hour
• Weekly Hours: 24-40/hours to be determined at time of hire
• On-site work environment

Applications will be accepted until February 18. 2026

KCCS was established in 1982 with a vision for the community and global influence. KCCS exists so that all people can experience abundant life in Christ by reaching, raising up and releasing people who reflect the kingdom of God, through creating communities of belonging and learning.