Financial Accountant

YWCA Metro Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Metro Vancouver is looking for a Financial Accountant to enhance fiscal stewardship and support impactful program delivery. Ideal candidates will bring CPA qualifications and considerable experience in financial accounting to contribute towards the mission-driven efforts of the organization. Join us to help maximize our impact in the community while benefiting from a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Extended medical and dental benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and operations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CPA with Diploma/University degree in accounting/Business

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Posting Period

June 26, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Job Description

Bring your financial expertise to a mission-driven not-for-profit organization, where your work will strengthen fiscal stewardship, support program delivery, and help maximize impact in the communities we serve.

Come as you are. Make a real impact.

At YWCA Metro Vancouver, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of women, families, youth and job seekers across the region for over 125 years – and we’re just getting started. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking organization offering affordable housing, early learning and childcare, employment and training services, mentorship, violence prevention, legal services and so much more. We also advocate for systemic change by educating the public and influencing policy. Watch this short video to learn about what we do – it’s more than you think!

Diversity is our strength. As an equity-seeking organization, the YWCA values its diverse workplace and is committed to fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. Our values – intention, courage, community and empowerment – guide everything we do and shape the kind of workplace we are proud to offer. We welcome diverse voices and lived experiences, and we support flexible work arrangements to help you thrive personally and professionally.

About the role

This position will support Housing Communities and Programs portfolio and is responsible for financial month-end and year-end reporting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, preparing audit files, data analysis to support reporting, assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting. The Financial Accountant will provide backup support to the Finance Manager and will be a mentor to the staff members by assisting in training and development.

What you’ll be doing:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate and timely closing of books.

Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Prepare year end audit working papers and notes to the financial statements.

Create and update financial and capital models for strategic and operational decision making.

Support internal controls and process improvements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.

Manage and foster strong collaboration with external partners.

Performs other finance duties and support as assigned or required.

What you’ll need:

CPA with Diploma/University degree in accounting/Business.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.

Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and operations.

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

Proven proficiency in MS Office applications, especially in advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).

Experience with financial audits and government reporting.

Ability to analyze and synthesize data to communicate key high-level messages.

Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

Prior experience with integrated financial software such as SAGE.

Prior experience with property management systems such as Arcori.

Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Experience in system implementations, including software rollouts, upgrades, or transitions.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:

Extended medical and dental benefits.

Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up.

22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick.

Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions.

Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members.

A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre.

Discounts at our YWCA Hotel.

Priority in YWCA Child Care centres.

Pay Rate: $35.02 per hour

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by July 18, 2025 at 5:00pm to:

Email: [e-mail]

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at [e-mail] .

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page .

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.