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Nćłetkʷu (Coldwater People) are strong, healthy, growing Nlaka’pamux People connected to our culture, our land and our resources. Our Mission Statement is to enhance and sustain our quality of life through wellness and culture, and to utilize and preserve all our resources for now and future generations.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance Department. Reporting to the Band Administrator, the Senior Accountant will support accurate and timely financial operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, funding administration, audit preparation and financial controls.

As the senior accounting resource within the department, the Senior Accountant will also provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and coordination to Finance staff. This role will help organize priorities, support staff, review work and ensure Finance responsibilities and deadlines are met.

This temporary position provides additional Finance capacity and maternity/parental leave coverage, with the potential to become permanent depending on organizational need and funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Complete and review bank and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and account analysis.
- Support accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, rent-roll reconciliation and asset accounting.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting and support funding reports and required financial submissions.
- Track funding agreements, reporting requirements and financial deadlines.
- Support year-end and annual audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations and auditor requests.
- Review payroll information and support biweekly payroll processing, reconciliations and remittances.
- Support CRA requirements, ROEs, benefits, WorkSafeBC reporting, T4s and other payroll-related responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support effective internal financial controls.
- Coordinate day-to-day Finance priorities, workflows and deadlines.




- Provide guidance, training and support to Finance staff and review work for accuracy and completeness.
- Promote communication, collaboration and accountability within the Finance team.
- Identify accounting, workload or financial-control concerns and bring them forward to the Band Administrator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and internal financial controls.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries and payroll processes.
- Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
- Demonstrated ability to provide day-to-day team leadership, guidance and mentorship.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and leadership.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial, employee and organizational information.

Experience, Education and Requirements

- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
- Several years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience, including financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll and year-end processes.
- Experience supporting audits and working with external accountants or auditors.
- Experience providing team leadership, mentorship, training or senior-level guidance within a Finance or Accounting workplace.
- CPA designation or progress toward a qualified accounting designation is considered an asset.
- Experience working within a First Nations government, Indigenous organization, public sector or similarly complex organization is considered an asset.
- Experience with Xyntax or similar accounting/payroll software is considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience may be considered.

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Merritt)
🏢 Coldwater Indian Band
📍 Merritt