Intermediate Accountant

Health Employers Association of British Columbia; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Intermediate Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting functions. This role offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and generous benefits including a pension plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing credit card reconciliations, and supporting year-end processes. This position is ideal for finance professionals eager to contribute positively to the public sector and grow their careers in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Pension Plan

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of recent accounting experience required.
• Enrollment in a CPA program, minimum 4th level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
• Perform journal entries and communicate with staff regarding expenses.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Accounting and Payroll Systems

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Initiative and Independence

Education

Enrollment in CPA program

Completion of CPA designation

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Recruiter Health Employers Association of British Columbia

Are you a Finance professional with public sector experience, looking to make a difference in BC? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment - flexibility that suits your needs
• Competitive salary
• Four weeks of vacation, earned in your first year of employment & 13 statutory holidays
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting
• Pension Plan - BC's Municipal Pension Plan is one of the largest pension plans in Canada, and provides secure retirement income to plan members
• Training and development opportunities - HEABC supports your continuing education & growth
• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work

HEABC takes a provincial leadership role in human resources and labour relations, including disability management, issues management for more than 218 publicly funded health care employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating six major provincial agreements covering more than 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, health science professionals, ambulance paramedics and dispatchers, physician residents, and support workers in both facilities and community settings.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (hybrid schedule: initial two-week in-office training period; two days per week in-office thereafter) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca.

OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Payroll and Accounting Supervisor, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions of HEABC, including preparation of corporate credit card allocations & reconciliations, monthly financial statements and year-end working papers.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing monthly allocations, journal entries and reconciliations, as applicable. Including, but not limited to, corporate credit cards, general ledger accounts and Trust Under Administration accounts.
• Communicating with HEABC staff regarding expense reports, corporate credit cards, and travel guidelines.
• Preparing and reconciling monthly department financial operations, including reporting and monitoring expenses against budget.
• Preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling supporting schedules for the balance sheet and selected operating accounts.
• Preparing a variety of reporting documents, including monthly GST reports, statistics and employee taxation reports.
• Supporting cashflow analysis and transfer funds among bank and investment accounts.
• Supporting year-end processes such as: audit confirmations, accounts analysis & reconciliation, and year-end working papers.

Job Qualifications:

Enrollment in a CPA or related program, minimum 4th level, and five (5) years recent related accounting experience, are required. Completion of CPA or related accounting designation is preferred. HEABC will also consider an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Advanced MS Excel skills, including high degree of expertise with Pivot Tables.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting and payroll systems.
• Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including preparing statistical data.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Ability to train junior staff and delegate workload, as required.
• Experience with Public Sector Accounting would be an asset but not required.
• Experience with Sage 300 also considered an asset, but not required.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $74,618 to $97,937
Typical Hiring Range: $74,618 to $93,273

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate's skillset and experience, as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care.

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applications for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration