Accountant - 2

LanceSoft Inc; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a remote bookkeeper/accountant to support financial administration for Indigenous trusts. The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience and knowledge of relevant policies. Responsibilities include day-to-day accounting, reporting, and ensuring precision in fund administration. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and experience working with Indigenous Nations. Initial interviews will occur via MS Teams, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• 2+ years financial and/or accounting experience.
• 1+ years of experience with general ledger accounting, budget tracking, and reconciliation.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate financial administration of Indigenous trusts.
• Manage day-to-day accounting, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Ensure Indigenous trust funds are administered with precision.

Skills

Financial and/or accounting experience

Knowledge of accounting policies

Experience with Microsoft applications

Ability to apply accounting principles

Experience with general ledger accounting

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting or related financial discipline

Job description

Overview

Location Address: Alberta Work From Home – 100% remote

Contract Duration: ASAP – 10/31/2026

Possibility of extension and conversion to FTE

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday MTN time; standard 37.5 hrs/week (Possible OT)

Reason: additional workload

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Indigenous Wealth Solutions

Responsibilities

The bookkeeper/accountant plays a critical role in supporting the accurate, transparent, and timely financial administration of Indigenous trusts administered by Scotiatrust. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day accounting, reporting, reconciliation and audit preparation across multiple First Nation trust structures, enabling Trust Officers to focus on fiduciary oversight, relationship management, and Nation‑centered service delivery. This role supports Reconciliation in action by ensuring Indigenous trust funds are administered with care, precision, accountability and respect for community governance, transparency expectations, and intergenerational stewardship.

Candidate Requirements (Must Have)

• 2+ years financial and/or accounting experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting
• Previous experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed
• 1+ years of experience with general ledger accounting, budget tracking and reconciliation, investment income tracking, audit preparation and documentation

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with trusts, estates or fund accounting
• Experience working with Indigenous Nations, public sector entities, or values‑based organizations
• Client experience
• Webpost experience

Soft Skills Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Strong organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting or related financial discipline required

Best VS. Average Candidate

The ideal candidate would have strong accounting experience and would have experience working with Indigenous Nations.

Candidate Review & Selection

2 rounds:

1. 1st round – HM – MS Teams Video – 30 mins (situational/behavioural questions)
2. 2nd round – HM + Director – MS Teams Video – 30 mins (Excel assessment)

Hiring Manager’s Availability

ASAP

Accommodation Note

***NOTE: *** will review any requests for accommodations put forward by Suppliers***