Senior Accountant (NOC 11100)

Whitehorse Chamber; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation in Whitehorse, Yukon, seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records for NNDDC and subsidiaries. You will lead day-to-day accounting, support audits, and ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS while supervising the Bookkeeper and collaborating with the Controller.

Apostsecondary accounting degree and 3+ years of senior experience are required, with proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, Caseware, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent.
• 3+ years in senior-level accounting roles with GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Experience supporting external audits and audit schedules.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE, IFRS).
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, Caseware and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review general ledger and accounting data regularly.
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Supervise Bookkeeper and coordinate with Controller.
• Assist in audits and financial statements preparation.
• Prepare GST returns and maintain records.
• Maintain internal controls and confidentiality.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting/finance/business admin

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage 50

Caseware

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Organizational Overview

Na-cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation (NNDDC) is an Indigenous Development Corporation dedicated to building sustainable prosperity for the First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND), and is wholly owned by the NND Business Trust. Through strategic business development, capital investment, and community-centered initiatives, we operate across multiple jurisdictions, managing a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries and internal projects. Guided by our Nation’s Final Agreements and other foundational documents, we strive to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and reconciliation.

Our organization is proudly guided by the traditional laws of our FNNND, known as Dooli - the principles of Respect, Sharing, Caring, and Teaching. In addition to operating under Canadian laws and business regulations, all employees, contractors, and representatives must uphold the laws and governance of FNNND and work in a manner that is reflective of Dooli.

About the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun and Mayo, YT

Mayo, Yukon is perfect for you

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Full-time preferred, however we will consider candidates seeking part-time (0.5), flexible scheduling, or job-share arrangements.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of NNDDC and its subsidiaries’ financial records. This position manages and reviews day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and periodic close processes. The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting and audits, working closely with and supervises the Bookkeeper, and provides technical accounting support to the Controller. This position focuses on execution and compliance.

This is a senior technical accounting role that requires demonstrated, hands-on accounting experience. Academic training or administrative experience alone will not be sufficient for the required professional accounting experience.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Managing and Reviewing Financial Data

• Periodic review of the general ledger and accounting data.
• Review of bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Periodic review and preparation of financial account and amortization reconciliations.
• Recording or delegating the recording of financial transactions as needed.
• Review of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to transactions recorded in the general ledger.
• Preparation and review of journal entries.

Oversight of Accounts Payable

• Periodic review of Accounts Payable data and approval of Accounts Payable invoices where segregation of duties allows for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
• Selection of NNDDC and subsidiary invoices for periodic payment.
• Review and management of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to Accounts Payable, up to and including the point of payment.

Oversight of Accounts Receivable

• Periodic review of Accounts Receivable data and approval of Accounts Receivable invoices where segregation of duties allows for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
• Review of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to Accounts Receivable, including up to the point of receiving payment.
• Periodic Accounts Receivable follow-ups for receivables for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
• Preparation of invoices as needed
• Periodic communications with various customers and external parties

Assisting the Controller and CFO

• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating all day-to-day and month-end accounting functions.
• Assist in financial analysis for NNDDC and subsidiaries, including accounts and financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, and investments.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end financial statements, financial reports, and working papers.
• Support the preparation of the annual audit, review, and compilation files for NNDDC and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in assessing current accounting operations.
• Calculate, prepare, and review quarterly and annual GST returns.
• Perform bookkeeping duties as needed.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the Controller.

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of senior-level work experience, including demonstrated responsibility for:
  • Preparation and review of financial statements;
  • Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll;
  • General ledger maintenance;
  • Review and performance of reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Demonstrated experience working independently with complex accounting records and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules and documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE, IFRS)
• Strong proficiency with Quickbooks Online, Sage 50, Caseware and Microsoft Excel

Skills and Experience

• Able to work independently and take initiative with a strong attention to detail
• Analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong ability to prioritize workloads to meet shifting tight timelines
• Understanding of and respect for financial controls and procedures mandated by NNDDC
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Personal Attributes

• Deep respect for Indigenous laws, cultures, and traditional governance systems, with a personal commitment to live and lead in accordance with the principles of Dooli (Sharing, Caring, Teaching, and Respect).
• Professional, polished, and poised - able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and community-minded. A team focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a variety of people who are also managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Highly organized with the ability to track and follow up on communications action items
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, including managing to tight deadlines, managing multiple projects, and adapting to shifting priorities. Ability to work independently, taking initiative where required
• Strategic thinker who can balance vision with operational execution. Can readily employ an ecosystems lens and circular thinking to the work that they undertake and manage
• Committed to lifelong learning, community service, and operational excellence.

Location

This is a Whitehorse-based role, with some time expected in office at Waterfront Station, 2237 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, working alongside the finance team, and some time working remotely. Full-time remote work for the right candidate will be considered.

Hiring Policy

NNDDC's Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation Citizens hiring preference policy is in effect for those that meet the requirements – please be sure to clearly self-identify if you are an NND Citizen. An eligibility list may be established from this competition to hire identical or similar positions in the future. NNDDC strives to be an equitable employer and prioritize the hiring of Yukon First Nations, family members of Yukon First Nation, and other Canadian Indigenous ancestry. Please self-identify your ancestry, Nation or familial affiliation on your resume.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, NNDDC will not consider your job application.

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