Financial Accounting Accountant (British Columbia)

Financial Accounting Accountant (British Columbia)

17 Aug
|
Vancity (2.0)
|
British Columbia

17 Aug

Vancity (2.0)

British Columbia

Location: Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A4G2, CAN

Your Role in Supporting Our Members
As an Accountant, Financial Accounting , you will perform full cycle accounting activities across Vancity and its subsidiaries to support accurate and timely financial reporting. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, completing reconciliations, and supporting external audits while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure financial integrity. We are seeking a detail‑oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting practices within a complex financial services workplace.

Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting . While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Perform full cycle accounting for assigned subsidiaries, business lines, and intercompany and consolidation elimination transactions

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting working papers

Complete general ledger reconciliations and detailed financial analysis

Account for investments, derivatives, borrowings, accruals, and prepaid expenses

Validate financial data within investment and derivative systems and review related contracts

Support the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures

Prepare accounting and tax information required for external audits and respond to auditor inquiries

Collaborate with project teams and IT to enhance and implement finance systems

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) or in progress





3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services

Strong knowledge of full cycle accounting and financial reporting processes

Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial analysis

Familiarity with investments, derivatives, or complex financial instruments is an asset

Solid understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures

Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills

Extra Skills That Set You Apart

Experience supporting external audits in a regulated environment

Exposure to financial system implementations or upgrades

Knowledge of Vancity programs, systems, or the credit union sector

Detail‑Oriented – You take pride in accuracy and completeness in financial reporting and analysis

Collaborative – You work effectively across teams to deliver shared outcomes and solutions

Analytical – You can interpret complex financial data and translate it into meaningful insights

Adaptable – You thrive in evolving environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Earn
This role offers a salary range of $69,700 to $90,200 per annum . The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Living Wage Employer :



We’re the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers

Customizable Benefits : Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs

Generous Vacation : New employees start with 3à 4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time

Extra Stat Holidays : In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness

Immediate Health Coverage : Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from

Defined Benefit Pension : Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Accounting Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancity (2.0)
📍 British Columbia

Reply to this offer

Impress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.

Subscribe to this job alert:

Get the latest job offers by email for: financial accounting accountant (british columbia) / british columbia

Subscribe to this job alert:

Get the latest job offers by email for: financial accounting accountant (british columbia) / british columbia