Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) Victoria, BC

Victoria Hospice is a community-supported, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for people facing life-limiting illness, death, and bereavement through compassionate care, education, research, and advocacy. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance & Coroporate Services team and contribute to the financial stewardship that supports our mission.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Coprorate Services, the Accountant is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions supporting both the Victoria Hospice Society and the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation. This role manages operating, capital, investment, fund accounting, and inter-company transactions while helping ensure the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial reporting and controls.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, financial processing, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

What you’ll do

Financial Reporting & Analysis

- Perform complex reconciliations of general ledger, investment accounts, bank accounts, and restricted funds.
- Prepare journal entries and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Prepare interim financial statements, departmental reports, and cash position reporting.
- Analyze financial information and prepare variance analyses and ad hoc reports.
- Manage the chart of accounts and financial reporting templates within Blackbaud FinancialEdge.
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings, including CRA charity returns, GST rebates, and BC Society reporting requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Prepare budget templates and participate in planning discussions with department leaders.
- Upload approved budgets into the financial reporting system.
- Generate and distribute budget-to-actual reports and highlight significant variances.

Audit & Compliance





- Assist with annual audit preparation and fieldwork.
- Compile working papers and supporting documentation.
- Respond to auditor inquiries and information requests.

Financial Operations

- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Reconcile banking activity and prepare bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Monitor cash balances and facilitate fund transfers to optimize returns.
- Process employee credit card reconciliations.
- Support resolution of non-routine accounting matters.

Process Improvement

- Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial controls, procedures, and service standards.
- Participate in internal control reviews and special projects.

What You Bring

Qualifications

- Graduation from a recognized accounting program, university degree in Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation completed, in progress, or intent to pursue CPA designation.
- Minimum three years of recent accounting experience in a computerized financial environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience in a not-for-profit setting is considered an asset.

Skills & Abilities

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial software; experience with Blackbaud FinancialEdge is an asset.
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence

Why Join Victoria Hospice?

At Victoria Hospice, our work is guided by the values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Excellence. You will join a dedicated team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and our community every day.

Pay: $71,062.00-$88,828.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Victoria Hospice Society
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