Senior Accountant

Employment Status

Full Time - Temporary until Incumbent Return

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

535 Front Street, New Westminster, B.C.

7-minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station

Salary

$40.63 per hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant performs a variety of advanced accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions.

The Senior Accountant exercises considerable independent judgement in planning and performing the work, requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines and set priorities, conduct complex financial analysis, and provide professional advice and guidance to the public, staff, management, and senior executives. The Senior Accountant works in accordance with the mission, values, principles and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics as well as completing work in a manner which meets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices. The job functions are complex in nature, requiring a high degree of confidentiality and concentrated mental and written attention.

Job Duties

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.


• Leverage existing accounting software to enhance reporting metrics.


• Troubleshoots, reviews, analyzes, documents and evaluates financial business processes and provides recommendations for improvement.


• Assist with all budget and forecasting requirements and monitor activities.


• Research and provide recommendations on accounting and compliance issues.


• Assist with maintaining data and accounting dashboards and internal report requirements for accurate and timely analysis for decision-making and operational improvements.


• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, including cost and revenue analysis, graphs, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.


• Maintain and implement relevant internal controls, policies, and procedures.


• Assist the Director of Finance with contract compliance, funder and external audits, and ensure compliance with CRA requirements.


• Provide cross-training and support for all accounting functions when needed.


• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for managers, directors, and executives.


• Complete ad hoc projects as the Director of Finance and CFO requested.


• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted.


• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.


• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture through effective leadership, communication, and knowledge transfer


• To perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Training and Experience   

• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) or near completion of the CPA program.


• Strong technology and systems experience (Advanced knowledge in Excel is required)


• Experience with SAP and other advanced ERP systems is an asset.


• Minimum five (5) years of progressive and diversified accounting experience, including exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable processes.


• Supervisory experience within the last five (5) years or leadership training is ideal.


• Knowledge of the ASNPO is an asset, but not required.


• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to key 60 w.p.m. Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Ability to manage a high workload with multiple priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to perform work and meet deadlines during significant levels of interruptions.


• Demonstrated good judgement, tact and discretion.


• Ability to work independently and as a team.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.


• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including advanced proficiency with financial software, data management, and Excel systems.

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

• This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until October 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.