Senior Bookkeeper (Vancouver) [The Great Bear Initiative Society (GBI)]

Elevate Social Impact Hub; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a committed organization as a Senior Bookkeeper, leveraging your expertise in financial management to support Indigenous communities through the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative. This full-time position involves overseeing financial transactions, payroll, and contract management while offering fantastic benefits and a competitive salary. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in vibrant First Nations communities.

Benefits

Extended Dental and Health Care

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

RSSP matching of up to 6%

3 weeks of vacation after the first year

Two weeks paid vacation leave over Christmas

One week paid cultural vacation

Opportunities for further professional development

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in financial management in a non-profit setting.
• Understanding of Indigenous culture and customs.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial transactions, payroll, and budgeting for GBI.
• Oversee Accounts Payable & Payroll Administrator.
• Prepare financial reports and manage contracts.

Skills

Financial management

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary bookkeeping certification

Tools

QuickBooks

SAGE 50

Job description

• Use your full cycle bookkeeping experience in an exciting role with a committed organization
• Receive a competitive annual salary plus somefantasticbenefits
• Don’t miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant communities of the Coastal First Nations
  

About the Coastal First Nation Great Bear Initiative
The Great Bear Initiative Society (GBI) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 that is owned and operated by a unique alliance of BC First Nations called the Coastal First Nations (CFN). The society’s purpose, function and responsibilities are set out in the Constitution and By-Laws of the society in accordance with the Societies Act of BC.

Ourcore function is to preserve coastal lands and waters and to support a new conservation-based economy in these territories for members’ communities.

The Coastal First Nations alliance includes Wuikinuxv, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xaixais, Nuxalk, Gitga’at,Metlakatla, Old Massett, Skidegate, Gitxaala, and the Council of the Haida Nation. Together, this group is working to protect our coast and improve the quality of life in our communities.

For more information, please see our website byclicking here or alternatively check out the video below to see what it’s like to work with us.

About the Opportunity
Currently, the Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative Society (GBI) has an exciting and unique opportunity for a full-timeSenior Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in Vancouver.

As our new Senior Bookkeeper, you’ll beworking closely with various departments that implementmany projects of the Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative Society (GBI) whilecarrying out day-to-daybookkeeping, payroll, financial transaction management and reporting, budgeting, and contract management,for GBI and the Great Bear Business Corporations. An important aspect of this role will be tooversee the Accounts Payable & Payroll Administrator (APPA) position.

By maintaining a close relationship with the coordinators of all other job functions associated with finance – Project Management, Operations, Fundraising, Communications, Business Corporations and Finance and Administration –you willcontributeto the organizational goals and objectives.Asan enthusiast learner, you may be thrilled to know you will be mentored by and reporting totheFinance Coordinator (Controller),a highly respected professional inourorganization.

Your more typical responsibilities in thisdistinctiverole will cover 8key functions.

Financial transitions:

• Reviewing the financial transactions entered by the APPA for accuracy and completeness
• Processing key funder bill payments and transactions
• Recording investment revenues and expenses
• Completing final reconciliation of all bank statements to accounting records monthly
• Reviewing the general ledger and registers and all balance sheet accounts for accuracy
• Preparing GST and PST returns

Payroll and benefits:

• Reviewing payroll and A/P semi-monthly, including monitoring staff pay adjustments, benefits, pay increases, banked time, and vacation time
• Reviewing staff tax documents (e.g.T4s) as well as preparing reconciliation reports at year-end to balance accounting software with Payworks and CRA PD7A.
• PreparingWorkSafe BC Annual Return and Subcontractors Report

Financial reports and working papers:

• Preparing working papers, financial reports and audits, includingStatement of Financial Position,Statement of Operations, Budget vs Actual reportsand more
• Reviewing Accounts Receivable Aging Detail andreports monthly
• Presenting reports as necessary for review by Finance Coordinator and all other departments heads

GBI contracts:

• Managing all contracts from funding organizations
• Reviewing the Projects and Contractor Register for accuracy
• Ensuring compliance with funder budgets and restrictions
• Preparing and filing contractor tax documents (e.g. T4As)
• Gathering documents in response to auditor’s field request listings
• Reviewing audited financial statements with the Finance Coordinator (Controller)

Annual Budget:

• Providing details from prior years as a starting point for the budgeting process
• Preparing the annual operations budget
• Entering Project and Operational Budgets into QuickBooks
• Identifying variances by preparing Budget vs Actual reports from accounting software

Files and documents:

• Following and updating the Financial Processes and Procedures manual
• Streamlining andimprovingbookkeeping processesby suggesting recommendations to theFinance Coordinator (Controller)
• Maintaining the electronic file management system

Participation in staff team meetings andquarterly project manager meetings:

• Reviewing project reports, identifying progress and challenges and submitting for discussion
• Preparing background information where necessary

In order to qualify for this role, you will need at least10years of hands-on experience in projectand financial management within a non-profit organization,along witha CPA designation ora post-secondary bookkeeping certification. Experience within an indigenous/cross-cultural environment is also required. Individuals withexperience in the construction industry are also invited to apply, as are individuals who don’t have their CPA designation but working towards it.

As our ideal candidate, you’ll join us with knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture, customs, traditions and issues specifically relating to Coastal First Nations member communities.You’ll also have excellent finance expertise and an understanding of the principles that guide financial accounting.Yourstrong computer skills, especially when using accounting software such as SAGE 50 or QuickBooks, will round out your portfolio. Using yournatural time-management, problem-solving, relationship and excellent communicationabilities in both written and verbal form, you will foster apositive work environment for all stakeholderswhile maintaining confidentiality, tact, and professionalism at all times.

Most importantly, you’ll be a self-driven, detail-oriented individual who iseagerto grow in a fast-paced environment.

Do you want to make a lasting difference to multiple vibrant First Nation communities? Here’s your chance.

Please note that this role is for individuals who have the permanent ability to work within Canada. The successful candidate will also be required to provide aCriminal Record Check.

About the Benefits
As recognition for all your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to acompetitive annual salarybased on skills and qualifications. You’ll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

• Extended Dental and Health Care with all premiums paid for by GBI
• Life Insurance with all premiums paid for by GBI
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment with all premiums paid for by GBI
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability with all premiums paid for by GBI
• RSSP matching of up to 6%
• 3 weeks of vacationafter the first year
• Additional two weeks paid vacation leave over Christmas
• Additional one week paid cultural vacation
• Opportunities for further professional development supported by GBI

This is your chance tobe part ofa dynamic and growingorganization where you will have the opportunity to make your mark for the better of all.

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
To applyclick here