Senior Accountant

Willow Lake Métis Nation; Anzac; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Anzac, Alberta, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance, and support financial decision-making. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule, balancing remote work with in-office responsibilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering a sustainable future for the community and receive competitive compensation including benefits.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations and financial statements.
• Support external audits by providing documentation.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When was the last time you felt truly connected to your work?

At Willow Lake Métis Nation, we offer the chance to join a passionate and dedicated team focused on creating a sustainable future for our community. Ifyou’reseeking a balanced work environment with meaningful engagement, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

The Senior Accountantat Willow Lake Métis Nationis a key member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring financial practices align with internal policies, external regulations, and best-practice governance standards. This role will overseeday-to-dayaccounting operations, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.This position includes preparing and reviewing general ledger reconciliationsand preparation of monthly financial statements which will support leadership inorganizational decision-making.This position is hybrid with theoptionto workremotely 2 days per week and theremainderof the timeonsite at our office in Anzac, AB.This is afull-time, permanent positionat 72 hours bi-weekly, with every second Friday off.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively manage theday-to-dayaccounting operations
• Manageandprocessbilling,accountsreceivable, andaccounts payable functions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end closing activities
• Generate monthly,quarterly,and annual reports to monitor, evaluate, andoptimizeproject and funding
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Ensure accuracy of financial data, postings, and reports
• Support external audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Assistin grant applications, specifically financialreportingand requirements
• Assistin developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support system implementations and upgrades
• Manage personal and team time effectively to ensure that projects,reports,and communications are completed ona timelybasis
• Establish annualand quarterlypriorities and benchmarks, and conduct regular reporting, measuring projections against actual performance
• Build relationships with banks, vendors, outside consultants, and others as needed
• Ensure thatWLMNmeets critical regulatory and legal compliance benchmarks
• Other duties asrequired

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum10years of progressive accounting experience, including at least3years in a senior or governance-focused role
• CPA designation is an asset
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworksbased on Canadian standards
• Experience with policy development and governance reportingis consideredan asset
• Advancedproficiencyin accounting software and MicrosoftOffice
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex projectsand cost accounting
• Leadership skills with personal integrity

Key Assets

• Knowledge of Métis traditions and ways of life, including hunting, trapping, fishing, and plant gathering
• Understanding of laws and regulationsimpactingthe Métis people

Certificate/Training Requirements

Valid driver’s licenserequired

Why Join Us

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Willow Lake Métis Nation offersadditionaltotalrewards including an RRSPmatching program,performance and goal completion bonuses, and professional development and training opportunities.

Apply

Willow Lake Métis Association is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate your interest in joining us. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will undergoa securityscreening, including a criminal record check andpossibly acredit check.

About Willow Lake Métis Nation

Willow Lake Métis Nation, elected by its members, promotes priorities for environmental protection and community strengthening. We are dedicated to the betterment of the Métis community,maintainingour Indigenous culture and identity while adapting to change.

Since the 1800s, Willow Lake Métis people have lived between Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray, using the land to sustain our culture and pass on knowledge. The Willow Lake Métis Group (WLMG) bridges reconciliation and community prosperity, offering full-serviceexpertisefor large-scale projects through strong industry partnerships.

Our Vision

To effectivelyrepresentthe rights-bearing community of the Willow Lake Métis; ensuring trust, cultural retention, economic stability, a sustainable environment, and a better life for all.