Senior Accountant

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting operations, ensuring compliance and preparing financial reports. Join a passionate team focused on economic growth for the Squamish Nation, with excellent benefits including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career growth and development

Extended dental and health care benefits

Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan

Paid leave including vacation and sick leave

14 statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Strong experience in project accounting.
• Experience mentoring junior accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial data for decision-making.
• Develop and implement accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to deadlines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Quickbooks

NetSuite

Job description

This range is provided by Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$85,000.00/yr - CA$95,000.00/yr

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Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation (Nch’ḵay̓) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation –—Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw—to allow for the separation of business and politics. Nch’ḵay̓’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation, and our mission is to pursue successful business opportunities that contribute to the long-term wealth and prosperity of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and Stélmexw (People).

JOINING OUR TEAM

The Senior Accountant is a permanent full-time position based at Nch’ḵay̓’s Head Office on the Squamish Nation’s Xwemélch’stn (Capilano) Reserve in West Vancouver, B.C.

Your work will contribute to the Nation’s economic growth and development, and to creating new and sustainable economic opportunities for generations of Squamish People. As an Indigenous organization that is wholly owned by the Squamish Nation, it’s important to us that all our Team Members are aligned with the Nation’s values: Úxwumixw, Snew̓íyelh, Wanáxws, Siyám̓in, Nexwnínew̓, and Stélmexw. We encourage you to read about the meaning and significance of these values here.

Our workplace is committed to the highest levels of safety and inclusivity. You will be working with a supportive and passionate team, and have opportunities for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career.

What we Offer

In alignment with our values, we offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals, including

• Opportunities for career growth and development,
• Friendly, supportive, and dynamic work environment,
• Extended dental and health care benefits,
• Employee and Family Assistance Program,
• Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
• Life Insurance,
• Paid leave (sick leave, vacation, seven Squamish Family Days
• 14 statutory holidays.

Scope of the Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for completing the daily accounting operations (full-cycle), of multiple entities, ensuring compliance, and preparing consolidated financial reports & statements. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of IFRS, excellent analytical skills, strong attention to deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.

A. Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities

• Complete day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights into financial performance to support decision-making processes.
• Responsibility for project accounting across the business, including creating, maintaining and reviewing costs associated with operational and future projects.
• Business partnering with internal and external project partners.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in financial reporting.
• Support and mentor junior accounting staff and guide them on accounting issues and processes.
• Advise on technical accounting approaches, for example, IFRS 16
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial documents.
• Support the implementation and conduct regular audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve accounting issues and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Prepare monthly reports as required, including GST, WCB, and government remittances.
• Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory reporting.

B. Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Reports to the Accounting Manager.

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of full cycle accounting.
• Strong experience in project accounting.
• Experience mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Self-motivated and results-focused
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Elevated levels of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, NetSuite)
• Experience working with First Nations is an asset.

D. Special Requirements

• Willing to work additional hours and off-site as required.

Doing business the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh way, on unceded Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate and Construction

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