Accountant, Housing

About Musqueam

We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit www.musqueam.bc.ca 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for financial month-end and year-end reporting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, preparing audit files and assisting with annual budgeting in support to Housing Department. This position reports to the Controller of Finance Department. The Housing Accountant will be a mentor to the staff members, assisting in training and development. This is a permanent, full time position. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Produces month end financials and year end draft financial statements, variance analysis and other reports as directed.
• Administers government fund revenue and cost variance.
• Manages chart of accounts, general ledger transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversees A/R, A/P procedures and GL reconciliations with sub-ledgers.
• Prepares bank reconciliation statements.
• Reviews historical financial reporting to ensure current statutory reporting is accurate and prepares and reconciles statutory reporting
• Reconciles G/L to programs’ databases, monitors and assists with financial models for Housing to set foundation for Housing Authority,
• Maintains capital assets models and accounts amortization expenses.
• Assists in annual budget preparations and variance analysis.
• Maintains data integrity in accounting systems and advises on organizations IT needs to meet financial reporting requirements.
• Assists with training and mentoring of junior staff with financial reports.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, administrators, and outside agencies.

• Other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications
• CGA/CMA with Diploma/University degree in accounting/Business
• 3-5 years progressive accounting and finance experience in Housing or Property Management
• Fund accounting/not-for-profit experience are assets
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to communicate key high level messages
• Prior experience with integrated financial software
• Proven proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel and Word

• Flexibility to respond appropriately to changes and a desire to work in a growth-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates a learning attitude
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable to growth-oriented environment
• Good organizational skills; able to meet established reporting deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures and operations
• Strong sense of honesty, integrity, ethics; ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Personal Effectiveness
• Results and Service Oriented
• Creative thinking and innovation skills; has demonstrated initiative carrying out roles;
• Good understanding of internal Musqueam approval procedures;
• Sound organizational and time management skills;
• Good people skills; team player and respectful to staff and public clients;

• Successful Criminal Records Check
• Valid BC Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment
• May require additional hours of work and/or flexible hours of work from time to time.

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band.  Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Drug and alcohol-free environment
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.