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First West Credit Union

Member-owned financial co-operative providing banking

Corporate Accountant 2

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Contract$64.4k - $82.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting is required.
  • A CPA designation, or being in the final stages of pursuing one, is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a full-cycle accounting role is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is required.
  • Proficient verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Organizational skills, including balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines effectively, are required.
  • Working knowledge of accounting standards is required.
  • Proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, with superior skills in Excel, is required.
  • Experience working with general ledger systems is required.
  • Understanding of risk and risk ownership, demonstrated through adherence to policies and procedures, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform full-cycle accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, while maintaining consistent and high-quality accounting processes and contributing to accurate financial statement information.
  • Assist leadership with accounting processes to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
  • Perform accounting activities that support accurate financial reporting within established timelines.
  • Prepare complex accounting transactions to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger.
  • Review data to determine appropriate journal entries and provide feedback on accounting process improvements.
  • Prepare standard and complex general ledger reconciliations within established deadlines, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and quality of financial information.
  • Review accounting variances for adequate support and documentation; prepare and maintain monthly working paper files for financial statements and external audits; and communicate variances to stakeholders while advising on corrective action.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses explaining financial statement trends, as well as specialized reports for internal and external parties.
  • Maintain a network with peers at other credit unions and participate in committees, projects, and organizational projects.
  • Provide technical accounting advice within the area of expertise to staff, explaining reports and helping them manage their financial responsibilities.
  • Provide guidance to less experienced team members and maintain knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a financial institution is an asset.

About the Company

First West Credit Union

Member-owned financial co-operative providing banking

First West Credit Union is a member-owned Canadian financial co-operative offering traditional banking and wealth management through local brands Island Savings, Envision Financial, Valley First, and Enderby & District Financial. Members access everyday banking, loans, and financial planning via branch networks and teams of financial advisors. It differentiates itself by staying ultra-local through a multi-brand cooperative model that pools resources while keeping a local-first focus and active community involvement. Its goal is to help members, employees, and communities flourish by supporting sustainable local growth and redefining banking as cooperative and community-driven.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Langley, Canada
Founded
1946

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