Accountant

Western Community College; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia is seeking an Accountant to manage financial operations. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and relevant experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage financial processes such as payment collections and student aid tasks.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

Western Community College invites applications from eligible and experienced candidates for the position of Accountant.

The Accountant will manage the colleges financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting reconciliations, supporting audits, and overseeing key financial processes such as payment collections and student aid.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Manage financial processes such as payment collections, student aid tasks (e.g., enrollment confirmation), and third-party payment collections.
• Handle commission calculations, refunds, and T2202A forms for students.
• Track financial data from college system to QuickBooks for accurate reporting.
• Manage supplier lists, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and institutional policies.
• Monitor cash flow and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and improve performance.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.