Senior Financial Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Support the Finance Department in maintaining the credit union’s accounting practices and fiscal records.

• Generate monthly financial reports and statements.

• Conduct reconciliations for current accounts and the general ledger, along with financial analysis.

• Process various billings throughout the month.

• Handle fixed asset accounting.

• Engage in month-end and year-end financial reporting, including board and related reports.

• Contribute to the annual external audit process by preparing year-end working papers and supplying them to the audit team.

• Assist in the annual budgeting process.

• Analyze financial results, covering financial margin outcomes, budget variances, and financial forecasting models.

• Support accounting for term investments.

• Oversee the U.S. matching position.

• Ensure the month-end close is accurate and timely.

• Address accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

• Guarantee compliance with regulatory financial reporting deadlines.

• Perform quality reviews of financial data and reports.

• Verify and balance general ledgers and review accounting and associated reports as directed by the Director of Finance.

• Create new vendors in the A/P module and confirm and post invoice batches.

• Execute CRA regulatory reporting for RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, T5, and NR4 transactions.

• Manage tax-withholding remittances and corporate tax instalments.

• Administer, process, and report on the outstanding syndicated loan portfolio.

• Maintain awareness of and comply with credit union policies and procedures regarding risk management, confidentiality, security, and fraud prevention.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary degree, diploma, or professional designation in business, finance, audit, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and work experience.

• CPA designation or a commitment to obtain it is viewed as an asset.

• Three to five years of experience in accounting and/or financial institution management, ideally within financial services.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, capable of presenting ideas professionally.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in managing multiple projects with effective prioritization and execution skills.

• A strong eagerness to research and learn.

• Must be a resident of Manitoba.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits fully funded by the company.

• Pension plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for continuing education.

• Potential for career advancement.

• Competitive salary package.