Job role
On behalf of the GALGAPOTHLA FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY, KEDC is looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to their team! The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience.
Reporting to the Director, the Senior Accountant will be a source of financial expertise, have strong financial analytical skills, and will be comfortable in a rural First Nations environment. The role is based in the beautiful municipality of Port Hardy, BC.
***Please note this position cannot be done remotely and requires relocation to Port Hardy***
Benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Tuition reimbursement
What We Offer
- 35 Hours per week
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Extended health and dental
- Matched RRSP contribution
Duties & Responsibilities
- General accounting including month end and annual closing procedures.
- Preparing financial & operating statements across the Nation’s programs, services and projects.
- Provide financial support to Program Area managers.
- Preparing internal and external ad hoc reports, and financial analyses as required.
- Record month end journal entries.
- Prepare bank/credit card, AP/AR reconciliations and working papers.
- Reconcile GL accounts.
- Prepare HST/GST and PST returns.
- Assisting in the design, build and maintenance of financial reports and shared folders.
- Assisting in the maintenance of chart of accounts.
- Responding to financial surveys, internal control, and external audit requests.
- Supporting compliance with Financial Reporting Standards.
- Recommending and implementing improvements to accounting systems and management practices.
- Provide backup, as needed, for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll;
- Other related duties as required by the Director.
Education and/or Work Experience
- 7+ years of accounting experience.
- Designated CPA or enrolled in a CPA or CFOA program
- Experience working with Xyntax is an asset
- Problem solving and decision making;
- Critical thinking, paying attention to details;
- Experience working in non-profit or fund accounting an asset;
- Experience working with First Nations financial administration an asset;
- Experience with the Microsoft suite of office products.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must possess a valid BC Drivers license.
- Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check.
