Accountant

Overview

The accountant will report directly to the Manager, Accounting. Full responsibility for a wide range of finance and

accounting-related duties, including general financial management, producing financial statements, and

supporting/assisting with A/P, A/R and benefits administration on an as needed or required basis.  

Financial Accounting

• Perform a wide range of duties related to the organization's financial operations, ensuring a high degree of accuracy with all tasks.
• Support the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting functions.
• Assist with the production of monthly and quarterly expenditure and revenue monitoring reports and budget variance analysis reports.
• Prepare cash flow forecast and makes recommendations for short-term and long-term investments in accordance with BCCOHP investment policies.
• Ensure the accuracy of capital assets/registration revenue schedules and prepare related amortization entries.
• Review and analyze monthly Joint Venture financial statements and prepare consolidation entries.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide budget tracking information as required.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget on an as need be basis.
• Help with financial audit activities and internal controls audit.
• Support year-end procedures and the preparation of working papers for external auditors.  
• Provide back up support on an as need be basis for the Finance Audit Risk Committee and benefit administration. 
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
• Provide support to the Manager, Accounting to ensure the organization's financial operations run smoothly.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Provides support in the development of administrative policies and procedures.

Other Responsibilities

Assist with special projects for the Board, Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, and attend meetings, as needed.

Participate in tasks normally outside the position description on occasion to ensure the efficient operation of the organization.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a general accounting role in a non-profit, private or public enterprise.
• Experience with full accounting cycle.
• Experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and joint venture accounting would be an asset
• Completion of the CPA program or in final year of program.
• Experience and proficiency in Excel at an advanced level.
• Working knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local sales tax requirements.
• Experience leading external audits.
• Financial analysis experience – demonstrated resourcefulness to analyze results.
• Consolidation, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Management and/or supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work independently to resolve issues and present solutions.
• Sound judgement and superior time management skills.
• Superior communication and rapport building