Financial Accounting Accountant

Location: Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A4G2, CAN

Your Role in Supporting Our Members

As an Accountant, Financial Accounting, you will perform full cycle accounting activities across Vancity and its subsidiaries to support accurate and timely financial reporting. You will play a key role in preparing financial statements, completing reconciliations, and supporting external audits while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure financial integrity. We are seeking a detail‑oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting practices within a complex financial services environment.

Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform full cycle accounting for assigned subsidiaries, business lines, and intercompany and consolidation elimination transactions
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting working papers
• Complete general ledger reconciliations and detailed financial analysis
• Account for investments, derivatives, borrowings, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Validate financial data within investment and derivative systems and review related contracts
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and related disclosures
• Prepare accounting and tax information required for external audits and respond to auditor inquiries
• Collaborate with project teams and IT to enhance and implement finance systems

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA) or in progress
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services
• Strong knowledge of full cycle accounting and financial reporting processes
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and financial analysis
• Familiarity with investments, derivatives, or complex financial instruments is an asset
• Solid understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills

Extra Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience supporting external audits in a regulated environment
• Exposure to financial system implementations or upgrades
• Knowledge of Vancity programs, systems, or the credit union sector
• Detail‑Oriented – You take pride in accuracy and completeness in financial reporting and analysis
• Collaborative – You work effectively across teams to deliver shared outcomes and solutions
• Analytical – You can interpret complex financial data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Adaptable – You thrive in evolving environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Earn

This role offers a salary range of $69,700 to $90,200 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3à 4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone

Vancity Talent Programs

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.

All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.

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