Senior Accountant

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is a self-funded, commercial non‑profit organization that owns and manages many of the iconic waterfront spaces around Victoria, including Canada’s busiest cruise port-of-call, the Causeway and Fisherman’s Wharf. GVHA ensures these spaces remain safe, vibrant, accessible, economically sustainable, and respectful of the unceded territories of the lək ̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Xʷsépsəm (Esquimalt) Nation and Songhees Nation.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. In this hands-on role, you will play a central part in month-end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting, while guiding our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable administrators and helping shape our financial policies, procedures, and systems. If you have a university degree in accounting, at least four years of progressive accounting experience, and a passion for turning numbers into insight, we would love to hear from you. Experience in a not-for-profit setting and CPA PEP enrollment are assets. After a 90-day onboarding period, you will also enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, with two days a week at home and three in the office.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage (premiums paid by GVHA), RRSP matching, annual bonus eligibility, professional development funding, health spending accounts, paid vacation, additional paid and non-paid leave. Recruiting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000.

Purpose of Position

As a key member of our Finance team, the Senior Accountant helps keep the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority's day-to-day financial operations running smoothly and accurately. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Senior Accountant partners with the supervisor on monthly reconciliations, turn numbers into clear insights, and mentor and guide our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable administrators.

Specific Accountabilities

Day to Day Financials:

• Reviews monthly financial results with stakeholders and explains significant variances.
• Prepares recurring journal entries, accruals, and prepayments for month-end closing.
• Reconciles general ledger and balance sheet accounts to supporting records and subledgers.
• Supports preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for review.
• Reviews accounts payable coding and supports accounts receivable reconciliations and collections.
• Reviews property tax assessments and calculates client billings.
• Prepares budget-to-actual analyses for operating expenses and projects.
• Ensures accurate and timely GST/PST remittances.
• Supports annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Coordinates weekly bank deposits, float count and cash reconciliations.

Financial Policy & Procedure Development:

• Supports improvements to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintains accurate accounting records and documentation for audits.

Financial Systems:

• Supports implementation and improvement of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Uses Microsoft Dynamics GP and related reporting tools to support accounting operations.

Experience and Education

• University degree in accounting or a related field.
• Enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) is an asset.
• Minimum four years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in a not-for-profit organization is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis, and familiar with the process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit documentation.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and use financial systems efficiently.

Working Conditions

• Open office environment.
• Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, although can vary based on business needs.
• After successful completion of 90-days of onboarding, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of two days a week at home and three days a week in the office.
• Operates standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, telephone, audio visual equipment, scanner, and photocopier.
• Operates computer for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, calendar, internet, etc.
• Computer software including MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Marina Controller, Forecaster, Integration Manager, Management Reporter