Senior Accountant

Adams Lake Indian Band; Chase; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

Health, vision & dental coverage

LTD, AD&D, life insurance

Employee assistance program

Two weeks vacation + winter break

Job summary

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee complex accounting and financial reporting, develop policy, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role includes mentoring staff, supporting the new accounting system implementation, and leading audit activities while improving processes and controls for accuracy and compliance, all within a not-for-profit Indigenous community in Chase, BC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA designation (or equivalent)
• Minimum five years of accounting experience; Indigenous, not-for-profit or public sector preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting standards, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
• Experience preparing audit-ready schedules and external reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial analytics
• Knowledge of consolidation, cash flow reporting, and budgeting processes
• Experience with ERP implementations is an asset
• Familiarity with federal/provincial Indigenous legislation and employment standards
• Ability to adapt to changing software environments and meet deadlines
• Strong Excel/Office and Teams skills; familiarity with Adagio and Sage 300 a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close; prepare complex reporting and journal entries across funds
• Lead external financial statements, reports, and schedules for audits
• Ensure compliance with recording standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Advise on improvements to systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Lead and resolve complex accounting issues and coordinate with other teams
• Support implementation of a new accounting system and modernization of key processes
• Mentor and supervise staff as part of a learning environment
• Perform/review reconciliations and maintain continuity schedules
• Prepare interim and year-end audit activities

Skills

CPA designation

Advanced accounting knowledge

ERP systems

Financial analytics

Microsoft Office & Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Adagio

Sage 300

Power Query

Job description

The Admas Lake Indian Band is seeking a Senior Accountant. The individual will be responsible for overseeing complex financial accounting and financial reporting, developing policy and ensuring compliance with established standards. The Senior Accountant will also mentor other staff to contribute to a continuous learning environment.

This position will play a vital role in ALIB's overall financial planning and reporting accuracy by delivering key insights and ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. Additionally, will lead interim and year end audit activities and advise on opportunities for process improvements. A key focus will be researching technical accounting standards and making recommendations to leadership, creating and maintain continuity schedules, and performing and/or reviewing reconciliations across various accounts.

This position will be integral in supporting the implementation of a new accounting system and in driving the modernization of many key processes across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
• Organizes and manages month end and year end close. Leads preparation of complex reporting, reconciliations and journal entries across all funds
• Develops external year end financial statements, reports and schedules for internal management, external compliance, and financial audits and analyzes financial results and trends to support planning, forecasting, and risk identification
• Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Advises and leads improvements to systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
• Leads the resolution of complex financial transaction accounting and/or issue resolution, working collaboratively and effectively with other teams/departments
• Any other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA designation (or equivalent)
• Minimum five years of accounting experience in an indigenous, not-for-profit or public sector experience are desirable, however, willing to consider public practice or industry
• Advanced knowledge of accounting standards, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
• Experience preparing audit-ready schedules and supporting external reporting requirements
• Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial analytics
• Knowledge of consolidation, cash flow reporting, and budget processes
• Experience with ERP systems implementation considered an asset
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of Federal Employment Standards and Human Rights legislation.
• Ability to adapt to changing software environments and applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Teams; experience with accounting systems such as Adagio, Sage 300, Power Query functions or similar is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and support; Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, as appropriate, and provide back up to the CFO as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer and/or laptop.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work duties will be performed in a typical office environment.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Equipment: Photocopier, Printer, Scanner.

Software: Microsoft Office and Teams; Adagio, Sage 300, Power Query functions or similar.

BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full time permanent position

Salary range between $81,700.00 - $122,900.00, to be determined based on education and experience.

Location: 6453 Hillcrest Road, Chase BC V0E 1M0 - on site in Chase.

Hours per week: 75 hours biweekly (max 37.5 hrs./week),

WHY US?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.

Competition closes once the suitable candidate is found.

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions; although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.