Full-Time | Alert Bay

Senior Accountant Reconciliations

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant Reconciliations to join our Nation in the Alert Bay, BC office.

This role works with our Finance and Accounting team to handle Reconciliations and general accounting activities for the Nation and assists with finance-related projects.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment. They are committed to providing exemplary client service and bring positive energy whether working independently or problem solving with team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contribute to the monthly reconciliation process for the Nation’s activities
  • Respond to requests from our departmental Managers
  • Gather, analyze and interpret financial data
  • Analyze department level processes, identify areas for improvement, recommend and implement procedures to streamline workflow
  • Write and maintain policy and procedures manuals
  • Support the financial reporting team by maintaining asset schedules, working papers and contributing to the external audit process
  • Provide leadership and guidance to junior members of the department
  • Assist the Comptroller financial statements and reports for management review
  • Prepare weekly and monthly regulatory filing reports
  • Participate in key project initiatives
  • Ensure department timelines are met

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a full cycle accounting role
  • Completion of a post-secondary accounting program is an asset
  • Related experience in the various reconciliations is an asset
  • Strong client service orientation, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior data entry skills with the ability to process high volumes of data efficiently and with accuracy
  • Knowledge of financial accounting reconciliation processes
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a complex and time-sensitive workload
  • Self-motivated and results driven, willingness to learn new tasks and take responsibility for assignments
  • Ability to work independently, along with flexibility and willingness to assist others
  • Confident decision maker with an eye for detail and expert analytical problem solving capability
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook) and accounting software
  • Proficiency with Adagio is an asset

If interested, please submit your covering letter and resume (open until filled)to:

Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, or

by email to:humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

Level 16 – $31.07 – $36.37

(We thank you for your interest, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted)