Accountant, Asset Management

BC Transit; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Transit is seeking a Manager of Asset Accounting for a 12-month full-time temporary position in Victoria. The ideal candidate will assist with reporting and financial modeling while providing support across various departments. This role comes with various employee benefits, including medical and dental coverage, pension plans, and a complimentary bus pass.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Membership in BC's Public Service Pension Plan

Access to fitness and lifestyle centers

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary employee bus pass

Corporate learning and development program

Employee recognition program

Social club for events throughout Victoria

Qualifications

• Three years related experience is required.
• Good understanding of technical accounting standards is expected.
• Exposure to advanced financial modelling in Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Accountant with capital-related reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain complex financial models to meet debt-servicing needs.
• Provide accounting guidance and analysis to other departments.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post secondary degree in business, finance or a related discipline

Professional accounting designation, or working towards one

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Systems

Analytical Tools

Job description

Are we right for you...

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you'll be doing...

Please note that this is a 12-month fulltime temporary opportunity.

Our Manager, Asset Accounting is seeking an accounting professional to play a key role in the full cycle asset accounting function of their team. This person will assist the Senior Accountant, Asset Management with capital related reporting and forecasting, helping to develop and maintaining complex financial models to meet debt-servicing needs. They will also be a key support to other departments, by providing accounting guidance, analysis and information.

What you'll bring to the table...

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

• Post secondary degree in business, finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation, or working towards one.
• Three (3) years related experience.
• Good understanding of technical accounting standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and financial systems. Experience with analytical tools is an asset.
• Exposure to advanced financial modelling in Excel. Knowledge of data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with a proven ability to solve problems independently.

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place mid July, 2025.
• An assignment or presentation may be included as part of the recruitment process.
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and full time temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] to let us know how we can assist you.
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.