Accountant, Housing

Musqueam Indian Band; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housing Accountant to join their team. This permanent, full-time role involves financial month-end and year-end reporting, bank reconciliations, and preparing audit files. The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and assist with annual budgeting, making a significant impact on the Housing Department. With a focus on community and member-oriented governance, this position offers training and career development opportunities in a supportive environment. Join a team that values integrity, growth, and a commitment to traditional teachings.

Benefits

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Plans

Community Fitness and Gym Access

Business Casual Dress Code

Central Location with Free Parking

Proximity to Nature Trails, Shops, and Services

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in Housing or Property Management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce month-end financials and year-end draft financial statements.
• Manage chart of accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in annual budget preparations and perform variance analysis.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Budget Preparation

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CGA/CMA Certification

Diploma or University Degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Integrated Financial Software

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Monday, April 28, 2025

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, called məθkʷəy̓. A passed-down story explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have historically moved throughout our territory, utilizing resources for fishing, hunting, trapping, and gathering. Despite the impacts of residential schools, colonial laws, and attempts at assimilation, our cultural practices remain strong and distinct. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices, serving as sources of knowledge and memory, embedded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca

Position Summary

This position is responsible for financial month-end and year-end reporting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, preparing audit files, and assisting with annual budgeting in support of the Housing Department. Reporting to the Controller of the Finance Department, the Housing Accountant will also mentor staff, providing training and development. This is a permanent, full-time position.

1. Produce month-end financials and year-end draft financial statements, variance analysis, and other reports as directed.
2. Administer government fund revenue and cost variance.
3. Manage chart of accounts, general ledger transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
4. Oversee A/R, A/P procedures, and GL reconciliations with sub-ledgers.
5. Review historical financial reports to ensure current statutory reporting accuracy and prepare and reconcile statutory reports.
6. Reconcile G/L to program databases, monitor, and assist with financial models for Housing to establish the foundation for the Housing Authority.
7. Maintain capital assets models and accounts, including amortization expenses.
8. Assist in annual budget preparations and perform variance analysis.
9. Maintain data integrity in accounting systems and advise on IT needs to meet reporting requirements.
10. Assist in training and mentoring junior staff with financial reports.
11. Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, administrators, and external agencies.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications.
• CGA/CMA with a diploma or university degree in accounting/business.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in Housing or Property Management.
• Experience with fund accounting/not-for-profit is an asset.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to communicate key messages.
• Experience with integrated financial software.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Flexibility to adapt to change and a growth-oriented environment.
• A learning attitude and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills to meet reporting deadlines.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and operations.
• High integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good tact and judgment dealing with sensitive issues.
• Results and service orientation, creative thinking, and initiative.
• Understanding of internal Musqueam procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, team player, respectful.
• Successful Criminal Records Check and valid BC Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• May require additional or flexible hours.

Why Work for Musqueam?

Our success as a First Nations Government is rooted in our traditional teachings, initiative, and dedication. We focus on being a member-oriented, traditional government.

• Training and career development opportunities.
• Drug and alcohol-free environment.
• Business casual dress code.
• Community fitness and gym access.
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plans.
• Central location with free parking, onsite gym, proximity to nature trails, shops, restaurants, and services.