Senior Accountant

Title:
Senior Accountant

Tentative pay range: $65,000 - $75,000

Report to:
Controller

• Partner with the Controller to deliver accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare client‑specific financial reports in accordance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements, including automation of manual workflows.
• Create and provide financial reports to enhance efficiencies to support regional managers.
• Train program managers on reporting and documentation obligations and effective financial analysis.
• Ensure that responsibilities and questions are appropriately redirected to correct departments to achieve optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage full‑cycle, bi‑weekly payroll for 300+ employees, including salaried and hourly staff across union and non‑union environments.
• Collaborate with payroll system providers, internal developers, and Human Resources to support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with CRA and BC payroll legislation, as well as applicable collective agreements.
• Maintain and reconcile Extended Health benefit and Municipal Pension Plan account.
• Prepare and review payroll‑related documentation, including reconciliations, taxable benefits, T4s, remittances, and PIER reporting.
• Support annual external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual budgets.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of qualified experience.
• CPA designation or equivalent education and experience.
• PCP designation is considered as an asset.
• Solid understanding in payroll and ability to handle payroll with over 300+ employees.
• Ability to analyze and create financial reports.
• Able to work in a growing organization environment.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel is a must.
• Experience in Inclusion System and Quick Books desktop is considered an asset.
• Able to work under minimum supervision.
• Experience in process improvement and automation experience is an asset.