senior accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant Salary: $70,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m. (On-site) Position Status: Excluded (Non-Union) Reports To: Management Team Location: New Westminster, British Columbia About Fraserside Community Services Society Fraserside Community Services Society (FCSS) is a CARF-accredited registered charity dedicated to building a community where the dignity and worth of every individual are recognized and valued. Serving New Westminster and surrounding communities, FCSS provides a diverse range of social services, clinical programs, housing supports, and community-based services designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of individuals and families. Guided by our Constitution, By-Laws, Strategic Plan, and commitment to excellence, accountability, and person-centred service delivery, FCSS strives to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the communities we serve. Position Summary Reporting to the Management Team, the Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the Society's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, fund accounting, and financial compliance. The Senior Accountant provides direct supervision and leadership to the Intermediate Accountant, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of full-cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, donation accounting, fund tracking, and rent roll administration. A key responsibility of this position is the preparation and submission of accurate financial reports to government agencies, funding organizations, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with funding agreements, reporting requirements, and established deadlines. The Senior Accountant also leads and coordinates the annual year-end financial audit, including preparing year-end financial statements, reviewing audit working papers, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring all required financial documentation is complete and accurate. The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, supervisory skills, and experience in non-profit financial management, with a commitment to financial accountability, transparency, and effective stewardship of charitable resources. Key Responsibilities 1. Accounting Operations & Staff Supervision * Provide direct supervision, guidance, training, and performance feedback to the Intermediate Accountant. * Assign and monitor accounting responsibilities to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial activities. * Review journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules, and accounting reports prepared by the Intermediate Accountant. * Oversee full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and general ledger maintenance. * Maintain effective internal controls, financial procedures, and appropriate segregation of duties. * Resolve complex accounting discrepancies and provide technical accounting support. * Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable standards. 2. Financial Reporting to Funders & Grant Compliance * Prepare, review, and submit financial reports to government funders, grant providers, and other funding organizations in accordance with funding agreements and reporting deadlines. * Prepare detailed program financial statements, revenue and expenditure reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and other financial schedules required by funders. * Ensure financial reports accurately reflect funding received, eligible expenditures, restricted contributions, and remaining fund balances. * Monitor compliance with funding agreements, approved budgets, reporting requirements, and financial obligations. * Review program expenditures and ensure expenses are accurately allocated to the appropriate funding contracts, programs, and cost cen