Senior Accountant

Job No: OIB3
Location: Oliver

Basic Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Corporate Controller and accounting clerks handling the business operations on reserve. 
  • Review financial records and make the necessary adjustments as needed and present accurate and relevant reports to the Corporate Controller and OIBDC/OIB managers on a timely basis. 
  • Regularly organize and prepare documents for electronic filing and hardcopy files, & ensure signage for legal docs are completed. Must have understanding of file content. Must have pertinent knowledge of key people and events that would affect those files;
  • Document policies and procedure changes;
  • Understand and comply with GAAP, and ISO 9001.
  • Utilize MS Office 2010 with expertise in Excel, Word and Outlook;
  • Utilize Xyntax including the following modules: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, financial reporter;
  • Review EFT deposits, payroll accruals, benefit and pension administration, WCB reporting and PEIR reconciliations;
  • Review and refine budgets, variance reports, monthly financial reports to management and other analysis as needed; and
  • Train staff in the field to enhance effectiveness of reporting and job satisfaction.
  • Familiar with First Nation accounting practices an asset

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Bookkeeping and or an Accounting Designation preferred
  • Minimum 5 Years of accounting experience
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to upgrade skills and take other courses where requested

Special Equipment Required:

  • Valid Driver’s License

Other Related Employment Information:

  • Must be self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook
  • Ideally, a forward planner who critically assesses own performance 
  • Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with senior executives
  • Reliable, tolerant and determined
  • Well-presented and businesslike
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