Arts BC is looking for a BC-based bookkeeper to join our Shared Services team (15 hours/week | flex-time).

Position: Staff Bookkeeper – Shared Services Program

Hourly: 15 hours per week (salaried/flex-time agreement)

Availability: At least 3 days per week with flexible hours, with work days occurring between Monday and Friday, with Thursday required. Regular availability between 10 am and 4 pm PST is required.

Pay rate: $32 / hr

Work location: Remote; must be based in British Columbia

Application close date: May 1, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. PT

Interview dates: Friday, May 8 and Monday, May 13, 2026

Assignment date (paid): Between May 8 and May 13, 2026, depending on interview dates (48 hours will be given to complete the 2-hour assignment)

Anticipated start date: As early as May 18, 2026, no later than June 1, 2026, depending on the successful applicant’s availability

About Arts BC

Arts BC is a human-focused arts service organization that serves and supports the people who power the arts sector. We contribute to a healthier and stronger sector through values-based work, centring knowledge sharing, collaboration, and systems change. We provide professional development opportunities and support services to our province-wide network of arts, culture and heritage organizations, individual artists and creative entrepreneurs, \ and community and partner groups.

Arts BC’s Shared Services Bookkeeping program supports arts and culture organizations across British Columbia through shared bookkeeping and financial administration services. We help organizations of all sizes establish strong financial practices, navigate reporting requirements, and reduce administrative burden, so they can focus on their artistic and community impact.

About the Role

Join our dynamic Shared Services program as a part-time permanent bookkeeper. Set hours will be established at the start of employment and will occur between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (PT) on at least three weekdays, Monday to Friday, with Thursday required, as mutually agreed upon. Any changes to hours would be discussed and agreed upon by both parties. Our team is fun, knowledgeable, and thrives on accurate, organized, and insightful bookkeeping. Fully remote, we take processes seriously and have deep experience supporting BC non-profits and charities, guiding our clients through complex bookkeeping and reporting requirements with confidence and care. Our team is committed to a positive and collaborative work environment.

We are looking for someone who is arts-informed, with a genuine understanding of arts and culture bookkeeping practices, and who can demonstrate at least 3 years of practical, full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in BC non-profit and charity accounting, including bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, and compliance.
Role Details

In this role, you will work alongside a lead bookkeeper and a growing bookkeeping team focused on collaboration, with support from our operations team. Our team is committed to fostering a positive and innovative work environment that not only serves our clients well but also serves our team members so that they can thrive in their work.

Here are some other details about the role:

• This is an employment position.
• This position reports to the Lead Bookkeeper, Shared Services.
• Hours per week: 15 hours on average, with the potential to increase as the program grows.
• Pay rate: $32/hour
• Remote (anywhere in British Columbia).

In this role, you will complete monthly cycle bookkeeping tasks for Arts BC’s non-profit organization members who partake in the program. You will assist with onboarding new bookkeeping users, including setting up new files in various software, and meet with users as required. You will deliver your work in alignment with Arts BC’s values and the equity principles that inform our work.

• Using QuickBooks Online, Hubdoc and payroll software, complete full-cycle monthly accounting and payroll tasks, draft monthly financial reports, and prepare files for lead bookkeeper review.
• Respond to program users’ requests for support and guidance related to bookkeeping;
• When appropriate, know when to refer program users to government agencies and departments such as the CRA, Service Canada, funders, and BC Employment Standards;
• Support administrative tasks related to bookkeeping service delivery;
• Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration with our bookkeeping team and program users, while always keeping the principles of equity and equity-based practices in the sector top of mind.

Your Experience

This position requires demonstrated bookkeeping experience, including work for BC non-profits, charities, and government.

Our application form will ask you to confirm your years of experience in the above areas, so we can assess your fit for the role. We also ask that you clearly outline your years and types of bookkeeping experience in your resume.

Required:

• First-hand bookkeeping experience working with one or more non-profit organizations, including societies, charities, and government.
• A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, payroll administration and Hubdoc (or similar digital filing record-keeping system). Any payroll software experience is valuable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and in a supportive manner with a diverse range of program users and team members.
• The ability to independently find solutions before seeking assistance.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and comfort with managing shifting priorities. The successful candidate will be adaptable, able to move tasks and timelines as needed, and responsive to last-minute changes.

The following are assets, but not a requirement:

• In-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape within the arts and culture sector, and a thorough understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities facing arts organizations in British Columbia.
• Formal accounting or bookkeeping education is an asset, though on-the-job experience is equally valued. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to demonstrate their practical experience through a brief, paid skills assessment (maximum 2 hours).

Where and When You Work

This part-time employment role is part of a growth plan to continue to expand the capacity of Arts BC’s Shared Services program. You reside in British Columbia and will work closely with the Shared Services lead bookkeeper, Arts BC’s operations manager, and fellow Shared Services bookkeepers. The above-noted services will be delivered remotely using the bookkeeper’s own computer, which must be password-protected and secure. Work must be performed in a private location using a private network connection. Arts BC will issue a T2200 (Declaration of Conditions of Employment) if requested.

How to Apply

Please apply using this Google form.

Note: Google Forms requires users to sign in to a Google account to upload files. If you do not use a Google account, you may instead submit your application by email using this Microsoft Word document template, along with your resume and cover letter, to hr@artsbc.org. Please save and return documents in PDF format.

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Please direct all questions regarding this position to hr@artsbc.org.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: May 1, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m. PT