Original job description
Our client, a well-established organization with a strong connection to Indigenous communities, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting detail oriented who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex financial reporting, fund accounting, and reconciliation processes.
Responsibilities: • Produce and review financial statements and related reporting packages on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate and timely decision-making. • Reconcile high-volume and complex balance sheet and income statement accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve unusual variances through detailed analysis. • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account maintenance, to preserve the accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Carry out fund accounting tasks by monitoring restricted and unrestricted funding and preparing clear reporting on fund activity and balances. • Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycle by preparing analyses, supporting planning discussions, and monitoring cash flow trends. • Coordinate year-end preparation activities, assemble audit support documentation, and work closely with external auditors to address requests efficiently. • Develop financial reports for leadership, funding bodies, and other stakeholders, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and aligned with reporting needs. • Monitor adherence to accounting standards, funding requirements, and internal policies while helping maintain strong financial governance. • Recommend and implement improvements to accounting workflows, reporting practices, and cloud-based financial systems to increase efficiency and data quality.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Previous public practice accounting experience is required. Experience working with Indigenous organizations, Indigenous communities, or Indigenous accounting environments is required. Solid understanding of fund accounting principles and reporting requirements. Proven experience reconciling complex balance sheet and P&L accounts. Hands-on experience with Adagio and Sage 300 accounting software. Experience working with cloud-based accounting systems and technology-driven processes.
