Senior Accountant

NA CHO Nyak Dun Development Corp.-•Whitehorse, YT

115d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of NNDDC and its subsidiaries’ financial records. This position manages and reviews day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and periodic close processes. The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting and audits, working closely with and supervises the Bookkeeper, and provides technical accounting support to the Controller. This position focuses on execution and compliance. This is a senior technical accounting role that requires demonstrated, hands-on accounting experience. Academic training or administrative experience alone will not be sufficient for the required professional accounting experience. Full-time preferred, however we will consider candidates seeking part-time (0.5), flexible scheduling, or job-share arrangements

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent.
Professional accounting designation (CPA) or active enrollment in a CPA program.
Minimum of three (3) years of senior-level work experience, including demonstrated responsibility for: Management of staff; Preparation and review of financial statements; Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll; General ledger maintenance; Review and performance of reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Demonstrated experience working independently with complex accounting records and resolving discrepancies.
Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit schedules and documentation.
Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE, IFRS)
Strong proficiency with Quickbooks Online, Sage 50, Caseware and Microsoft Excel
Able to work independently and take initiative with a strong attention to detail
Analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Strong ability to prioritize workloads to meet shifting tight timelines
Understanding of and respect for financial controls and procedures mandated by NNDDC
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Deep respect for Indigenous laws, cultures, and traditional governance systems, with a personal commitment to live and lead in accordance with the principles of Dooli (Sharing, Caring, Teaching, and Respect).
Professional, polished, and poised - able to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
Collaborative, adaptable, and community-minded. A team focused individual with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with a variety of people who are also managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Highly organized with the ability to track and follow up on communications action items
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, including managing to tight deadlines, managing multiple projects, and adapting to shifting priorities. Ability to work independently, taking initiative where required
Strategic thinker who can balance vision with operational execution. Can readily employ an ecosystems lens and circular thinking to the work that they undertake and manage
Committed to lifelong learning, community service, and operational excellence.
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, NNDDC will not consider your job application.

Responsibilities

Periodic review of the general ledger and accounting data.
Review of bank and credit card reconciliations.
Periodic review and preparation of financial account and amortization reconciliations.
Recording or delegating the recording of financial transactions as needed.
Review of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to transactions recorded in the general ledger.
Preparation and review of journal entries.
Periodic review of Accounts Payable data and approval of Accounts Payable invoices where segregation of duties allows for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
Selection of NNDDC and subsidiary invoices for periodic payment.
Review and management of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to Accounts Payable, up to and including the point of payment.
Periodic review of Accounts Receivable data and approval of Accounts Receivable invoices where segregation of duties allows for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
Review of the work of the Bookkeeper in relation to Accounts Receivable, including up to the point of receiving payment.
Periodic Accounts Receivable follow-ups for receivables for NNDDC and its subsidiaries.
Preparation of invoices as needed
Periodic communications with various customers and external parties
Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating all day-to-day and month-end accounting functions.
Assist in financial analysis for NNDDC and subsidiaries, including accounts and financial reports, budgeting and forecasting, and investments.
Assist in quarterly and year-end financial statements, financial reports, and working papers.
Support the preparation of the annual audit, review, and compilation files for NNDDC and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Assist in assessing current accounting operations.
Calculate, prepare, and review quarterly and annual GST returns.
Perform bookkeeping duties as needed.
Other responsibilities assigned by the Controller.