BC Parks Foundation Hiring for General Accountant/Analyst Job at Vancouver

Job Title: General Accountant/Analyst

Reporting To: VP, Finance and Operations

Purpose: To enable detailed, accurate, and clear accounting, budget to actual variance analysis, and financial reporting; to ensure payroll, filings and payables are accurate and filed on time, every time.

Overview:

Our organization:

The BC Parks Foundation’s mission is to enhance and pass on the legacy of BC’s world-class parks system so that it flourishes forever. We are the official charitable partner to the sixth largest parks system in the world, with over 1,034 parks and more than 26 million visits/year. Our goal is to create the greatest parks system in the world. In the last several years we have achieved outstanding growth and results, and we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and innovative approach.

You are:

• A hardworking, detail oriented, and organized self-starter, who loves full-cycle accounting, running payroll and payables, reconciling cash, and being on top of everything at all times.
• Routine-oriented and also have the ability to flex and grow with the organization.
• Excellent at reconciling the accounts in detail and providing basic financial analysis.
• A vibrant, warm, collaborative team player who loves spending time outside and is passionate about BC’s beautiful parks.

We are:

• A successful and growing charitable organization with a stellar track record and significant opportunities ahead
• A warm, positive, hard-working team who are passionate about parks and wildlife in British Columbia.

Role Summary:

Maternity leave replacement contract position for 15-20 months. Possibility of becoming permanent.

The General Accountant’s role is to:

· enter accurate payable and receivable transactions plus precise journal entries in order to ensure clear accounting and financial reporting (including posting transactions to the correct expense/asset type (account), project, program (class) with detailed descriptions)

· prepare accurate payroll, filings, and vendor payables and ensure they are paid on time, every time (filings include T4s, ROEs, GST, PST, Property Taxes, etc.); carefully manage detailed information re: payroll, insurance, RSPs, and benefits noting nuances re: %FTE, vacation, statutory holiday calculations, etc.

· perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close.

· perform detailed financial review at month-, quarter-, and year-end close.

· prepare monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual reporting by program with variance analysis.

· provide information to auditors for year-end audit, T3010 charity return, and ad hoc grant audits.

· help to identify new initiatives and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes, and assist VP in implementation

· help to identify financial issues as they arise, and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis, as requested

· lead or participate in other approved initiatives or other projects as requested by the Foundation

· support compliance with regulatory and funders’ requirements, efficient and effective production of accurate and reliable financial information and funder reports

· provide support to the programs in budgetary analysis and reporting (monthly and ad hoc budget vs. actual reports)

· comfortable with Information Technology systems

· adhere to the highest levels of security re: the Foundation’s digital and physical assets

· in cooperation with the Program Managers, funders and grantees, as required, assist in preparation of budgets and financial reports for submission to granting agencies

· maintain accurate records on donations and grants

Requirements:

· Post secondary courses or degree related to accounting, perhaps currently working towards a professional designation

· Approximately 2-3 years of progressively evolving accounting work experience.

· Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word), required; Payworks and Salesforce experience an asset.

· Strong organization skills with the ability to focus, prioritize workload, and meet firm deadlines.

· Attention to detail, with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.

· Comfortable in an evolving, growing organization where everyone may be needed to contribute outside of their specific role.

· Optimistic, collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude; strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate; communicates effectively, positively and skillfully with individuals at all levels.

Skills and experience considered an asset:

· Strong accounting and financial analysis skills

· Highly numerate with an ability to create and manage variance analyses, forecasting and budget to actual reports

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

· Ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the office in a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary environment

· Ability to work under pressure to complete multiple tasks, meet demands and deadlines with a positive, constructive attitude

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters respectfully and in confidence

· Experience in non-profit or similar organizations or environmentally oriented industries, would be a plus!

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of accounting, cash flow, audit and compliance

· Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards

· Knowledge of grant processes, procedures and auditing requirements, would be a bonus

· Understanding of the importance of effective processes and controls to enhance efficiencies and mitigate risk

Mandatory requirements:

Proficient in use of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; Adept with information communications technology commonly used in office applications including Salesforce, Payworks, Shopify, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Potential for hybrid work environment.

Application question(s):

• Do you have an accounting designation/certificate/degree? If so, please specify which:
• What draws you to this role, and what do you think makes you stand out from other applicants?
• Are you a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident? If you have a work permit, when does it next need to be renewed?

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounts payable: 1 year (preferred)
• QuickBooks: 2 years (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English fluently (required)
• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

Application deadline: 2023-03-07
Expected start date: 2023-04-03