Job Title: Senior Accountant
Facility: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon & District
Reports To: Director of Finance
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU Grid 37
Wage: $35.96 – $37.75
Status: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting functions, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities. This role ensures accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information, provides guidance on accounting processes, and supports financial reporting, audits, and budgeting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting Oversight & Reconciliations
• Review and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Perform and review bank, investment, and restricted fund reconciliations.
• Ensure rent, rent subsidy, and rent bank reconciliations align with Business Central balances.
• Oversee reconciliation of payroll-related payables and expenses.
• Review program statements for accuracy and appropriate coding Rent Bank, Foundry & Program Accounting
• Oversee loan tracking, repayment processing, forecasting, and statistical reporting for Rent Bank.
• Review Foundry claims, invoice processing, and reconciliation to supporting summaries.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements across housing and community programs.
Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
• Complete GST and other statutory or funder-required reports.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual program-specific reports.
• Prepare unit turnover, investment, and board-level summary reports.
Budgeting, Audit & Compliance
• Support annual budgeting by compiling, reviewing, and validating financial inputs.
• Provide audit support, including schedules, reconciliations, and explanations.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and funder requirements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies and procedures.
Leadership & Process Improvement
• Provide functional guidance to Junior Accountant(s).
• Review work for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify efficiencies and improvements in accounting processes and controls.
• Act as a subject matter resource for program staff and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education, Training & Experience
• Accounting designation (CPA or in progress) or equivalent experience.
• Advanced experience with reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Business Central and Excel.
• Ability to interpret financial data and explain results clearly.
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to organize and prioritize with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle diverse project initiatives concurrently
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with volunteers, participants, professionals, coworkers and the public
• Demonstrated ability to foster an equitable and inclusive environment
CMHA Vernon is committed to building an inclusive workplace and community and seeks candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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