accountant

School District No. 36 (Surrey); England; On-site; CAD 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance its financial and business systems. The role involves collaborating on ERP implementations and improving financial processes, with a focus on internal controls and regulatory compliance. This full-time, two-year contractual position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in financial accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modules.
• Ability to establish security access controls.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and design effective process improvements.
• Oversee chart of accounts and maintain data hierarchies.
• Optimize financial operations leveraging ERP expertise.

Skills

Financial accounting principles

ERP systems

Technical systems

Data quality

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Job description

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Senior Accountant, Financial and Business Systems

Posted onJuly 09, 2025 by Employer details School District No. 36 (Surrey)

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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Senior Accountant, Financial and Business Systems

Posted onJuly 09, 2025 by Employer details School District No. 36 (Surrey)

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School District No. 36 (Surrey)Senior Accountant, Financial and Business SystemsThe Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q? íc?? y? - Katzie, the q?wa:n????n? - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.?Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.Our Commitment:Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.?Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Values:Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.Job SummaryThe Senior Accountant, Financial and Business Systems will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation and deployment of a new ERP system. This position involves collaborating with leadership and various departments to develop solutions that align with the district?s strategic objectives and support the implementation of new systems and processes, as well as ensuring the system aligns with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This role will leverage accounting expertise along with strong understanding of computing fundamentals and technical systems to identify areas for improvement across the financial processes.*This is a temporary 2-year position*Responsibilities Apply strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and systems to recommend, design, and implement effective process improvements. Establish and evaluate security access controls, including defining and managing role-based access. Ensure the integrity of segregation of duties and internal controls over finance and human resources processes. Oversee, maintain and govern the chart of accounts and data hierarchies and set-up procedures within the financial system, ensuring standardization. Support and optimize financial operations by leveraging extensive experience with ERP systems, including financial modules such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Procurement, and Payroll. Liaise regularly with managers, directors, executives, and external partners to gain insight into operational and business needs. Assess strategic and operational needs; analyze options, present recommendations to business partners and leaders, and implement technology solutions aligned with objectives. Research design problems as they arise, propose solutions to partners and leadership and execute final design. Create and maintain detailed documentation of finance processes, system requirements, and configurations, ensuring transparency and knowledge transfer to other finance members as required. Conduct and oversee data cleansing activities to ensure data quality and accuracy in support of successfu

• Location Surrey , BC
• Workplace information On site
• Salary $ 90,291 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #106076

• Surrey, BC

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2025-07-31

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