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Senior Accountant and Payroll Administrator
Company
The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.
Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Senior Accountant/ Payroll Administrator is responsible for maintaining journals, ledgers and other complex financial reports and preparing related budgets, financial statements and analytical reports as required. You will support other finance functions related to the execution of the shíshálh Nation business. As a key resource to the Manager of Finance and CFO, this role provides planning, control monitoring, accounting, department reporting, and advising on applying policies and procedures. This role requires a strong service orientation and high professionalism as part of the Finance Support team.
The Candidate
- Assist with management reporting and new reporting structures as required by the Nation, other entities, financial and legal requirements.
- Coordinate and be a backup to the Payroll Clerk and assist them in processing bi-weekly direct deposits.
- Prepare and process payroll when the Payroll clerk is away.
- Prepare Records of Employment, Receiver General Reports, remittances and other reports.
- Set up and terminate new employees in the payroll system. Enforce and improve internal controls.
- Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and financial controls.
- Assist with reconciling principal asset and liability accounts regularly and at year-end.
- Prepare budgets by establishing schedules and consolidating financial data.
- Review operating budgets to examine trends affecting budget needs.
- Summarize budgets, prepare reports, and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
- Analyze operating budgets to identify trends, report findings and provide recommendations.
- Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and prepare monthly journal entries, including balancing all clearing accounts.
- Assist with and plan for the interim and year-end audits.
- Assist with maintaining the general and sub-ledgers, including the chart of accounts.
- Assist with developing and implementing various accounting and finance-related policies and procedures.
- Prepare and provide reports for funding agencies for funding received to support the department programs and activities as requested.
- Perform all other functions within the scope of the position and as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Qualified CPA/CMA/CA accountant.
- Three (3) years of experience in accounting or auditing in a diverse work environment, ideally with a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Prior experience in payroll management and compliance.
- Extensive knowledge in accounting, resource & fiscal management, risk management and reporting.
- Proven prioritization, time management and effective written and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to build a positive, team-oriented environment.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience within a computerized office environment, focusing on exposure to accounting and payroll software.
- Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll sufficient to provide backup support.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- A valid driver’s license and a clean Criminal Record Check.