Senior Accountant

Location

Calgary, AB | Canada

Job description

DO YOU WANT FAMILY/WORK LIFE BALANCE & DO YOU LIKE GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY WITH PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CALGARIAN SENIORS? IF SO, COME WORK AT SILVERA FOR SENIORS.

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Permanent "Senior Accountant". This position is office based at our Administration office in the South West of Calgary.

Silvera is a leading advocate and caring provider of homes and services for older Calgarians. We offer non-profit service to more than 1,500 residents and have continued to do so proudly for over 63 years.  Come build a career with our committed, high-performing team and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Find  meaningful work with seniors.  Enjoy working on a high-performance team while making a difference in the lives of independent seniors.  Choose an opportunity to support our vibrant communities across Calgary.  Benefit from flexible hours, healthcare coverage and a pension plan.

Our singular purpose is to "Live your best life" and our values are "Accountability, Honesty, Relationships, and Innovation"

Job Objective

Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of reports, account analysis and reconciliations to support the Organization's internal financial reporting. The position duties include working with operations management and administration management in analysis of financial results, reconciliations, working papers, monthly accounting accruals and ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of the financial records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible of working with management to understand, analyze and prepare monthly executive portfolio and community financial results and key performance indicators.

• Oversees the monthly financial close process ensuring timelines and reporting deadlines are met.

• Preparation and analysis of monthly financial results for administration departments within specified deadlines.

• In charged of key account reconciliations including balance sheet contribution accounts, payroll and long-term receivables and liabilities.

• Prepares monthly intercompany reconciliation and invoicing.

• Lead role in managing the annual audit process.

• Responsible for the preparation of working papers and support for financial statement note disclosure.

• Prepares annual audited financial statements.

• Generates monthly debt entries and agreement compliance for debt and grants.

• Handles monthly operating and administrative accruals.

• In charged of allocating administrative costs to portfolios.

• Responsible for Utility administration and analysis.

• Assist with ensuring compliance with all contracted agreements and applicable legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements, as they relate to financial transactions and reporting.

• Special projects as required.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Professional Accounting designation

• Working knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and accounting for registered charities

• Previous experience in preparing financial statements, working with auditors in a sophisticated organization.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Independent thinker and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and in a team environment.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to interact with all organization levels including senior management and the Board of Directors.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.

• Experience with Yardi or experience in an ERP environment.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are maintained and achieved.

Working Environment

• Must be flexible and have the ability to respond to a variety of changing duties and work routines.

• On occasion will work under somewhat stressful situations.

Supervision

Received: Direct: Controller

Indirect: Chief Financial Officer

Given: Direct: none

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• 37.5 hours per week.

• Overtime and after-hours work may occasionally be required along with travel to our communities.

Job tags

Salary