Financial Accounting Accountant

Our Story & Purpose:We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As an Accountant, Financial Accounting, you will perform full cycle accounting activities across Vancity and its subsidiaries to support accurate and timely financial reporting. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, completing reconciliations, and supporting external audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial integrity. We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting practices within a complex financial services environment

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Performing full cycle accounting for assigned subsidiaries, business lines, and intercompany and consolidation elimination transactions
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting working papers
• Completing general ledger reconciliations and detailed financial analysis
• Accounting for investments, derivatives, borrowings, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Validating financial data within investment and derivative systems and reviewing related contracts
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures
• Preparing accounting and tax information required for external audits and responding to auditor inquiries
• Collaborating with project teams and IT to enhance and implement finance systems

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) or in progress
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services
• Strong knowledge of full cycle accounting and financial reporting processes
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial analysis
• Familiarity with investments, derivatives, or complex financial instruments is an asset
• Solid understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting external audits in a regulated environment
• Exposure to financial system implementations or upgrades
• Knowledge of Vancity programs, systems, or the credit union sector

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Detail-Oriented – You take pride in accuracy and completeness in financial reporting and analysis
• Collaborative – You work effectively across teams to deliver shared outcomes and solutions
• Analytical – You can interpret complex financial data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Adaptable – You thrive in evolving environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Earn:This role offers a salary range of $69,700 to $90,200 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs:Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.