Intermediate Accountant

Are you looking for an accounting role that is well rounded and also lets you exercise your analytical skills?

The intermediate accounting role plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. Working closely with a collaborative team, the successful candidate will contribute to accurate financial reporting, analysis, and compliance activities that support sound decision-making across the university. This is a well-rounded, hands-on role for someone who enjoys detailed work, values accuracy and confidentiality, and is comfortable applying accounting principles in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

If you are interested in this role, we would like to hear from you! Please reach out to Katie Japaridze at  OR

At Thompson Rivers University, we offer outstanding benefits—from generous vacation and leave options to employer paid comprehensive health coverage, pension plan, and professional development opportunities.

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• Reconciles and analyzes assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts; prepares and verifies related journal entries.
• Assists in preparing divisional and organizational financial statements or reports.
• Processes regular and recurring journal entries and interdepartmental invoices; sets up vendors and inputs other assigned entries into the system.
• Assists other departmental and TRU staff with advice, training, and expertise on the use of the financial systems.
• Prepares assigned standard and ad-hoc management information reports including supporting working papers.
• Prepares and remits reports to various governmental and non-governmental agencies such as Canada Revenue Agency and BC Provincial Government, Statistics Canada and others.
• Reviews, analyzes and verifies journal entries and other posting reports.
• Provides a variety of business support, project assistance and analysis for the Finance department management team.
• Supports and provides backup for various clerical functions within Finance, including running financial processes.
• Maintains relevant filing system and records.

• Completion of business bachelor's degree

• Three years' related progressive accounting experience preparing financial analytics, reconciliations and other financial reports, including utilizing and developing large complex spreadsheets and databases
• Experience with computerized accounting systems

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of CRA rules and regulations
• Demonstrable advanced Excel skills
• Required to work with clients and staff with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy
• Required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Sitting at a desk and computer for long periods of time
• General office conditions

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

$30.68 - $34.09 (CUPE Grade 08 (90% - 100%))

This Position is not subject to a 90% start rate for new Employees.

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.