Senior Accountant
Job number: 2026-ACCT-01 (Internal/External)

First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) is consistently recognized as one of British Columbia?s Top Employers. FNFA is the only First Nation-led organization in the world leveraging private capital for a pooled-borrowing model of Nations to finance projects that build strong, healthy, and prosperous communities for generations to come. We are a First Nations-led non-profit, financial services corporation mandated under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (2005) providing affordable financing, investment management, and capital advisory services to First Nations communities in Canada. FNFA does not rely on federal government funding and is self-sufficient. From clean energy projects to schools for our children and housing for our Elders, priorities being undertaken by FNFA?s First Nation members, are creating positive jobs while contributing to Canada?s economy. Learn more: www.fnfa.ca.

Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization?s accounting records, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal accounting processes. The position manages complex general ledger activities, leads month-end and year-end reporting and close activities, prepares and reviews journal entries and account reconciliations, supports audit and tax filing requirements, and provides senior-level accounting support to the department. The Senior Accountant also reviews and mentors accounting staff, supports accounting policy and internal control implementation,



and contributes to strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and effective stewardship of organizational resources.

Primary Job Responsibilities

General Ledger Management:

Maintains the integrity of the general ledger by preparing, reviewing, and posting complex journal entries, accruals, adjustments, allocations, and other accounting transactions.

Coordinates month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting and close activities including preparation of lead sheets, working papers, schedules, variance analysis, and related reporting.

Performs detailed fund and account reconciliations, investigates variances, resolves discrepancies, and ensures supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with policies and procedures.

Investigates and resolves complex accounting discrepancies related to financial transactions, escalating significant issues and recommendations to the Financial Controller as required.

Reviews accounting entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation prepared by accounting staff and provides mentorship, guidance, feedback, and coaching to support quality, consistency, and professional development.





Assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, credit card, investment, loan, or other reconciliations and accounting activities as required.

Financial Analysis:

Analyzes budget variances, tracks performance metrics, and prepares preliminary financial reports for the Financial Controller.

Prepares and analyzes financial statements, schedules, and reports including budget-to-actual analysis, trend analysis, and explanations of material variances.

Prepares fund and program analysis, performance and projections.

Audit Preparation:

Supports preparation for external audits by preparing audit schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring audit files are complete and well organized.

Supports statutory, regulatory, tax, funding agreement, and other reporting requirements by preparing information, schedules, and supporting documentation as directed.

Accounting & Program Administration:

Maintains organized records, working papers, and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies, recordkeeping requirements, and confidentiality obligations.

Contributes to the development, documentation, and ongoing implementation of accounting processes and related controls.

Job Details

Location Westbank , BC

Work location On site

Salary $ 84,800 to $ 106,000 YEAR annually

Terms of employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

vacancies 1 vacancy

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📌 senior accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 First Nations Finance Authority
📍 British Columbia