Senior Accountant

Adams Lake Indian Band•Chase, BC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Admas Lake Indian Band is seeking a Senior Accountant. The individual will be responsible for overseeing complex financial accounting and financial reporting, developing policy and ensuring compliance with established standards. The Senior Accountant will also mentor other staff to contribute to a continuous learning environment. This position will play a vital role in ALIB’s overall financial planning and reporting accuracy by delivering key insights and ensuring adherence to compliance requirements. Additionally, will lead interim and year end audit activities and advise on opportunities for process improvements. A key focus will be researching technical accounting standards and making recommendations to leadership, creating and maintain continuity schedules, and performing and/or reviewing reconciliations across various accounts. This position will be integral in supporting the implementation of a new accounting system and in driving the modernization of many key processes across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and CPA designation (or equivalent)
Minimum five years of accounting experience in an indigenous, not-for-profit or public sector experience are desirable, however, willing to consider public practice or industry
Advanced knowledge of accounting standards, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
Experience preparing audit-ready schedules and supporting external reporting requirements
Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial analytics
Knowledge of consolidation, cash flow reporting, and budget processes
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation applicable to Indigenous communities.
Understanding of Federal Employment Standards and Human Rights legislation.
Ability to adapt to changing software environments and applications.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems implementation considered an asset
experience with accounting systems such as Adagio, Sage 300, Power Query functions or similar is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
Organizes and manages month end and year end close. Leads preparation of complex reporting, reconciliations and journal entries across all funds
Develops external year end financial statements, reports and schedules for internal management, external compliance, and financial audits and analyzes financial results and trends to support planning, forecasting, and risk identification
Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
Advises and leads improvements to systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
Leads the resolution of complex financial transaction accounting and/or issue resolution, working collaboratively and effectively with other teams/departments
Any other tasks as required.