Financial Accountant

coastal community; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MSP

Dental

Extended healthcare

Education support

RRSP contribution

Job summary

Coastal Community Credit Union is seeking a Financial Accountant to prepare and analyze financial information, support regulatory filings, and ensure accuracy across all business lines. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with peers in the accounting team to maintain centralized records and efficient reporting.

The role requires a business- focused degree and CPA designation or progress toward it, with at least five years of progressive accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Business Degree or Diploma with a specialization in Finance or Accounting, and working toward or possessing CPA accounting designation.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Solid understanding of financial statement presentation, full cycle accounting and internal controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data management.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting requirements and/or corporate income tax preparation is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with financial institution and/or insurance accounting is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide quality financial information through analysis, financial statement presentation and review.
• Complete regular accounting, reporting and reconciliations across all business lines.
• Maintain records for centralized purchasing, capital asset tracking, GST/PST and corporate income tax filings; support administration of commissioned employment contracts.
• Assist AVP Finance with regulatory filing requirements, year-end working papers, and internal and external audit reviews.
• Implement changes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Business Degree or Diploma in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

IFRS knowledge

Job description

*Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, August 21, 2026*

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We're a financial services co-operative with an expansive reach on Vancouver Island, the Gulf and Discovery islands and North Central BC. Joining us is your chance to work, and do good, locally. We need a Financial Accountant, so if you’re looking for an exciting growth opportunity and are passionate about accounting and finance operations, we want to hear from you!

What’s the role?

As the Financial Accountant, you are responsible for preparing and providing quality financial information through analysis, financial statement presentation and review. The Financial Accountant completes regular accounting, reporting and reconciliations across all business lines. Together with peers in the accounting team, this position maintains records for centralized purchasing, capital asset tracking, GST/PST and corporate income tax filings; and supports administration of commissioned employment contracts. The Financial Accountant assists the AVP Finance with regulatory filing requirements, preparation of year-end working papers, and internal and external audit reviews. The Financial Accountant implements changes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting, while providing support to others in the Finance department including mentoring junior staff.

What are we looking for?

• Completion of a Business Degree or Diploma with a specialization in Finance or Accounting, and working toward or possessing CPA accounting designation.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Solid understanding of financial statement presentation, full cycle accounting and internal controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data management.
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting requirements and/or corporate income tax preparation is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with financial institution and/or insurance accounting is considered an asset.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

• High level of attention to detail and research skills – ability to effectively and accurately balance and report accounting transactions with minimal supervision. Ability to understand and interpret accounting transactions to ensure financial information is reliable and consistent.
• Strong critical thinking skills - uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills – uses active listening to build rapport and understanding, asks questions as appropriate to gather information, and speaks to others to clarify and convey information effectively.
• Strong problem solving skills - has the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong accountability and dependability skills - takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with no oversight, including following guidelines, standards regulations and principles.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

What we offer you:

• A comprehensive benefits package including MSP, dental, and extended healthcare
• Ongoing support for education and career development

Who are we?

Established in 1946, Coastal Community Credit Union puts people's needs first and invests in communities across Vancouver Island, the Discovery and Gulf Islands, and in North Central BC. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

• We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here in BC.
• We’re a growing organization with $5.6 billion in assets under management.
• Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 110,000 members as well as insurance and wealth clients through our 32 branches, 19 insurance offices, our business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
• We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home through grants, education awards, sponsorships, and fundraising.

At Coastal Community we are dedicated to serving our local community by prioritizing diversity, equality, inclusion, and supporting a sense of belonging for all. We value every individual’s unique experience and perspective. As a result, we empower individuals to achieve their financial goals, enrich lives, and build healthier communities.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and a workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a commitment to work/life balance, a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.75% employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more! Join us and be part of a community that values your growth and success!

Career Band Range (Annual Salary) - $72,535.00 to $90,173.00

The posted salary range is designed to reflect a broad career band, encompassing a variety of roles within our organization and serves as a general guideline. Your final compensation will be tailored to your unique skills, experience, and the responsibilities of the role.

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!