Senior Accountant

Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. The Okanagan Valley truly has it all, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.

Westbank First Nation values diversity and we are committed to creating a healthy, strong and vibrant community through programs and services that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing. Come join our team and become part of an innovative and rewarding place to work.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation and member in good standing with CPA Canada
• Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline required
• Experience implementing an ERP considered an asset
• Experience working with First Nations communities/people considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

REQUIREMENTS

• Acceptable criminal record and credit checks required
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

• Works closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assists with aspects of the budget process, as requested, including assessing reasonableness of departmental budgets
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including recurring entries, monthly and annual General Ledger close
• Assists in preparing monthly, and quarterly summary financial reports (Statement of Operations) and related analyses as may be required or requested
• Prepares monthly departmental income statements, reviews for anomalies, meets with department managers. Communicates with managers to gain their understanding of financial results and required actions
• Provides analysis of trends and recommends actions for optimization of results
• Focus on productivity, process improvement, and beneficial change
• Creates and maintains recurring and ad-hoc reporting, supporting the interpretation and troubleshooting of the underlying data
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and delivers services within contract and internal requirements
• Map existing workflows to the new ERP’s functionality and recommend improvements
• Configure modules to align with business processes
• Assists with the extraction, data integrity and accurate loading of data from old system to new ERP
• Ensures the ERP connects seamlessly with existing legacy tools and IT infrastructure
• Assists with User Acceptance testing (UAT) and Gap/Fit analysis
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards and procedures, and as directed by the Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Extensive knowledge of accounting systems, and reporting tools as well as computerized accounting software
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and cross-train; willingness to work as a team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand and work within WFN procedures and standards including standards of ethics and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality in interpersonal interaction
• Working knowledge of the history of colonization in Canada and its ongoing impact on modern issues affecting Indigenous Peoples
• Working knowledge in communicating with Indigenous Peoples, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy, and awareness of how language choices can influence and impact conversations

The Median Salary for this position is $88,037.27

This a term position set to end on July 16, 2027

Westbank First Nation offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and long-term success. In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to participate in the Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period along with comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.

Our unique and generous flexible time-off provisions are designed to promote work–life–family balance and overall wellness. At WFN, we also prioritize continuous growth and leadership development by investing in meaningful education and professional development opportunities that support both individual advancement and organizational excellence.

To learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.

All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, May 10th, 2026

While we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, preference will be provided to qualified WFN Members & Indigenous applicants.