senior accountant

Westbank First NationSenior AccountantLocated within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. The Okanagan Valley truly has it all, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.Westbank First Nation values diversity and we are committed to creating a healthy, strong and vibrant community through programs and services that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing. Come join our team and become part of an innovative and rewarding place to work.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, the Senior Accountant works closely with the Finance Team by supporting departmental and organization performance through the monitoring, review, and communication of financial results. Additionally, the Senior Accountant performs accounting tasks related to the deployment and configuration of new enterprise resource planning software EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE CPA designation and member in good standing with CPA Canada Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting Bachelor?s degree in business or a related discipline required Experience implementing an ERP considered an asset Experience working with First Nations communities/people considered an asset An equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredREQUIREMENTS Acceptable criminal record and credit checks required Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First NationJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES Works closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting Assists with aspects of the budget process, as requested, including assessing reasonableness of departmental budgets Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including recurring entries, monthly and annual General Ledger close Assists in preparing monthly, and quarterly summary financial reports (Statement of Operations) and related analyses as may be required or requested Prepares monthly departmental income statements, reviews for anomalies, meets with department managers. Communicates with managers to gain their understanding of financial results and required actions Provides analysis of trends and recommends actions for optimization of results Focus on productivity, process improvement, and beneficial change Creates and maintains recurring and ad-hoc reporting, supporting the interpretation and troubleshooting of the underlying data Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and delivers services within contract and internal requirements Map existing workflows to the new ERP?s functionality and recommend improvements Configure modules to align with business processes Assists with the extraction, data integrity and accurate loading of data from old system to new ERP Ensures the ERP connects seamlessly with existing legacy tools and IT infrastructure Assists with User Acceptance testing (UAT) and Gap/Fit analysis Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards and procedures, and as directed by the Accounting Manager, Financial ReportingKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong accounting and analytical skills Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow Extensive knowledge of accounting systems, and reporting tools as well as computerized accounting software Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and cross-train; willingness to work as a team member Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to understand and work within WFN procedures and standards including standards of ethics and confidentiality Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality in interpersonal interaction Working knowledge of the history of colonization