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Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

VancityVancouver, BC, CA
16 days ago
Salary
CA$64,500.00–CA$96,500.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A typical day would involve :

  • Perform full cycle accounting for assigned Vancity subsidiaries, associated companies, and / or specific lines of business, including the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting.
  • Perform accounting for areas such as borrowings, investments, derivatives, accruals, prepaid expenses, elimination entries, intercompany transactions, FX translation, and other required entries and / or adjustments. Perform detailed financial statements and general ledger analysis and reconciliations.
  • Perform accounting for areas such as borrowings, Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS) and Canadian Mortgage Bonds (CMB), Investment, and derivatives accounting which may include validating financial information in investments and derivative databases and review of derivative contracts for the complete and accurate recording of investments and derivatives.
  • Collaborate with project teams and IT Solutions on upgrading and / or implementing finance systems.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and related notes by providing supporting working papers and analysis.
  • Prepare accounting and tax information required for external auditors. Address inquiries from external auditors and provide any additional information requested.

You have :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized post-secondary institution (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an accountant role
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
  • Proficiency in accounting applications (i.e. Sage) and Microsoft Excel
  • Business acumen in the context of the financial or banking industry would be an asset
  • Strong written and documentation skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

    • You are :

  • Customer-centric – You define and measure success through the eyes of your internal customers and anticipate, understand and respond to their evolving needs.
  • Results-oriented – You have a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders in order to conduct diagnosis, analyze findings, generate appropriate options, and build deliverables all while securing their commitment to these solutions in a timely manner.
  • Analytical – You seek to facilitate data-driven decision making, including “rolling up your sleeves” to collect data, research and build models.
  • A problem solver – Your skills to diagnose challenges and issues, develop innovative business solutions, and assess risks and opportunities that may affect the business have been put to good use.

    • 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.

    The salary range for this role is $64,500 to $96,500 annually. 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.

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