Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable

Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable Location: Remote within, BC, CA Job Function: Finance Corporate Services and Internal Audit BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good. For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet. Lottery | Casino | Sports Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world. We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet. Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition. We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC. For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations: 2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver | 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity Expected Salary Range: $70,177.00 - $87,722.00 - $109,652.00 Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role The Company For over three decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.6 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, local host governments, health care, education and community programs across the province. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Accountant delivers professional services and financial solutions to the organization. This role ensures that policies, programs, services, and strategies are conceptualized, developed, and implemented. The Senior Accountant will act as a consultative partner by providing expertise, analysis, and advice to internal and external stakeholders to BCLC to enable the business to deliver on operational and financial reporting efficiently and effectively. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understands, interprets, and explains financial accounting standards, corporate policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Understands and explains the function of key business processes and systems.
• Performs complex analyses and operational reports which may have high-level or external audiences.
• Oversees and approves the capture and integrity of financial data.
• Provides expert accounting, procedural, process, analytical, and business systems expertise to the corporation.
• Provides analysis, trouble shooting, resolution of accounting and system issues, and training.
• Performs primary and secondary reviews of others' work.
• Researches, develops, and implements processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provides informal leadership through coaching and mentoring peers and other staff members.
• Develops, maintains, and manages strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Writes accounting position papers and standards interpretation memos as required.

When working in Accounts Receivable this role:

• oversees and approves the capture and integrity of financial data;
• oversees the accurate collection and recording of revenues from retailers and service providers, and provides necessary internal and external reporting;
• provides analysis, trouble shooting, and resolution of accounting and system issues,
• provides training, and customer service;
• provides leadership, coaching, and support to staff;
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education, experience, and demonstrated skills may be considered. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An accredited professional accounting designation;
• A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline;
• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Solid knowledge of principles of accounting with the ability to apply them in a practical way;
• Solid working knowledge of corporate financial systems (SAP, BlackLine, Workiva);
• Strong technical writing skills, and able to write reports and document procedures;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong business acumen;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner tailoring the communication to diverse audiences to facilitate understanding;
• Solid demonstration of problem solving and analytical thinking skills in addressing complex challenges;
• Strong demonstration of building strong and trusting relationships with managers, employees, and peers;
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work within established deadlines and time constraints;
• Strong ability to assist, direct and provide ongoing review, feedback, and training on the operational activities of the accountants;
• Strong ability to act on own initiative and exercise professional judgment;
• Solid demonstration of leadership skills with the ability to be self-motivated, work independently, as well as being part of a team.

BCLC has organizational Values that reflect the culture we strive to maintain. All employees are expected to ensure their actions, decisions, and interactions consistently align with BCLC's Values, Respect, Integrity, and Community.

• Building Trust;
• Customer Focus;
• Welcome change and adapt quickly;
• Hold oneself and others accountable for their behaviours.

Preference may be given to individuals who have the following:

• Understanding of Agile methodology or experience working with a cross-functional team environment would be an asset;
• Understanding of B.C. gaming industry would be an asset.

What's in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
• See all our rewards here

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience. We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong . Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out ! Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more ! If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: . All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada This role is open until 11:59pm PST, Sunday, June 30th, 2024