Accountant (Maternity leave contract 20 months)

Performs full cycle accounting in Sage 300. Prepares quarterly financial statement information and working papers for year-end audit of financial statements. Manages year end audit requests. Assists with preparation of annual budget. Performs variance analyses. Prepares quarterly investment reports. Compiles and reconciles claims and other data in Excel. Provides system implementation support to core implementation team. Prepares supporting schedules for regulatory returns. Maintains internal controls for accounts payable ensuring compliance with internal controls and limits of authority. Oversees low volume accounts payable and receivable functions. Provides vacation relief for low volume accounts payable function.

Job Functions/Duties:

• Performs full cycle accounting using Sage software and in-house claims management system.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles premium, claim and other financial information for executive team, auditor, actuary and other stakeholders, including some related company transactions.
• Prepares and reconciles quarterly premium and claims spreadsheets for actuarial consultant and reinsurance broker, and internal financial reporting.
• Liaises with Sage consultant for maintenance of the accounting system and for the development of a data bridge for download/upload of data between Sage and Risk Management Information system currently in development.
• Participates in the development of a Risk Management Information System currently in development.
• Coordinates annual and quarterly premium and deductible invoice runs.
• Oversees routine accounts receivable, invoicing, deposits and collections.
• Prepares wire transfer payments to reinsurance partners.
• Oversees routine accounts payable transactions handled by the Finance and Office Services Assistant.
• Reviews and approves audit trail and Sage transactions prepared by the Finance and Office Services Assistant.
• Prepares monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepares and posts all journal entries.
• Conducts month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepares monthly backup of claims management system.
• Prepares reports and gathers financial information for the CFO, executive team, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Prepares annual budget and analyzes variances.
• Maintains a fixed assets schedule.
• Attends to member and co-worker requests for financial information in an efficient manner.
• Assists with quarterly financial reporting and manages year end audit queries.
• Stays current with regulations, practices, reporting requirements and industry trends.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in an accounting/finance environment.
• Post-secondary education in accounting or related discipline plus CPA designation.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Excellent command of Excel and high level of proficiency with other Microsoft Office 365 programs (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and Sage 300.
• High degree of critical and logical thinking, excellent analytical ability.

• Excellent relationship management demonstrated by dealing effectively with members, vendors, peers, and management.
• Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.

This job posting/description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor’s ability to modify work assignments as appropriate. 

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Equity is entrenched in the MIABC’s values and guiding principles. We celebrate, empower, and support the unique differences our staff, board and members bring to our organization. We strive to be a workforce and organization that is representative of the diversity of the communities in British Columbia.