About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organization in the Greater Vancouver area, is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This is a broad and hands-on role responsible for accounting, payroll, benefits administration, financial reporting, and audit coordination. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while playing a key role in ensuring the organization's financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain the General Ledger and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Prepare financial reports and funding documentation for external stakeholders
• Complete government remittances, including GST filings and related reporting
• Monitor aging receivables and payables and investigate discrepancies
• Coordinate the annual audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Manage full-cycle payroll, including payroll processing, T4s, ROEs, benefits administration, and pension reconciliations
• Administer employee benefit programs and maintain payroll-related records
• Prepare workforce and employee reporting as required
• Maintain confidential financial, payroll, and personnel records
• Support process improvements, policy updates, and administrative best practices
• Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as required

Qualifications
• Diploma, certificate, or degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or finance administration experience
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, benefits administration, and government remittances
• Experience coordinating external audits and supporting compliance requirements
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently
• Experience within a not-for-profit or unionized environment is considered an asset

Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000, dependent on experience, along with a hybrid work policy (4 days in office, 1 day from home), Pension, and flexible working hours. (ideally from 7:30am to 3pm). This role is based in Coquitlam.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply to this posting online or reach out to me directly. You can find me on LinkedIn by searching my name: Becher Durah.

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