Accountant

White Spot; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Accountant to support financial planning and operations. The role requires a Chartered Professional Accountant with proven experience in budgeting and financial reporting, as well as excellent communication and management skills. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of financial processes and offers opportunities for strategic project involvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation required.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Three years in financial budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget, planning, forecasting, and financial systems.
• Coordinate special projects for strategic initiatives.
• Review accounts and processes for Financial Operations.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Financial Reporting

Problem Solving

Proficiency with Financial Software

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Education equivalent to CPA

Job description

We are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Finance team.

Job Overview

The Accountant reports to the Director Financial Services (Operations and Systems)

The primary function of the Accountant is to support the development, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and improvement of budget, planning (including enrolment planning), forecasting, performance management, capital, and financial systems functions in accordance with KPU policies, collective agreements and statutory requirements. The Accountant manages and coordinates special projects in support of KPU's strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for the staff performing planning, budgeting, monitoring and financial reporting functions to support Faculties/divisions as well as University-wide analysis. The duties of this position frequently involve issues and data of a sensitive nature and are often undertaken in an environment of changing priorities and external influences. The Accountant has University-wide responsibilities and accountability.

Focus of the work will be less on budget analysis and producing financial reports but analyzing and reviewing the accounts, accounting and processes mainly used by Financial Operations, including those involving A/P, A/R, taxes, cash management and related projects.

Education and Experience

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation in good standing is required, however candidates working towards the CPA designation or candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience will be considered;
• Minimum of two years progressive experience including supervisory and/or managerial experience, as well as a demonstrated ability of effective team management and change implementation, resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency;
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in financial budgeting, program costing, budget/financial modeling, reporting, administration and assurance, and working with integrated computerized systems;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong focus on customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, confidentiality, and conflict resolution skills.
• Have an understanding of and respect for the diverse values and culture of a university environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize and present complex financial data in an organized and concise manner.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with spreadsheet programs, and demonstrated ability to use various financial software packages and databases to perform financial analyses and develop reports.
• Ability to travel between campuses is required.

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*Salary Information

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