Accounting Clerk

ORGANIZATION:
Gateway Theatre

DEADLINE:
Nov. 9, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Driven by a passion to serve its audiences in bold and innovative ways, Gateway Theatre enriches the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding artistic offerings and by serving as a dynamic hub for the performing arts. To achieve our organizational mission and connect with the changing population of Richmond, we employ staff with eclectic and multifaceted expertise. As a group we take risks, we empower, we go beyond, we listen. We embrace difference as something that challenges our understanding and provokes our growth. So, if you won’t settle for the expected, you have found your crew.

WEBSITE:
http://www.gatewaytheatre.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for all transactional accounting duties at Gateway Theatre. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of employment matters, union and non-union payrolls, government remittances, and benefits coverage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare payroll for administrative, part-time, and unionized staff
• Handle unionized IATSE staff labour hour allocations (e.g., technicians and patron services)
• Record daily sales transactions and ensure accurate GL entries
• Prepare contractor, instructor, and artist payments
• Prepare and remit source deductions, pensions, benefits, unions, and WorkSafe BC payments
• Prepare GST & PST reports and remittances
• Record and reconcile banking and credit card transactions
• Process accounts payable and credit card transactions
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts
• Assist with annual audit working papers and rental invoices
• Provide regular updates to your supervisor and ask questions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum two years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Sage 50 (or similar) accounting software
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GL processing
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Collaborative and effective team communication skills
• Interest in the non-profit/charitable arts sector
• Legally eligible to work in Canada (citizen, PR, or open work permit)

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to info@gatewaytheatre.comwith “Accounting Clerk” in the subject line. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as received, so early submission is encouraged. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

REMUNERATION:
$27.32 per hour