Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services

Senior Accountant – Indigenous Services Team Responsibilities

• Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing periodic balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
• Assist client with government required reporting
• Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
• Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting
• Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

• CPA designation
• Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Not-For-Profit accounting standards, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
• Experience working with accounting and tax software
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $80,000.

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!