We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a dynamic not-for-profit academic institution in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a contract position for a duration of two months, offering an opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial operations in an engaging school environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly within non-profit settings, and will be responsible for a variety of critical financial tasks. Responsibilities: • Perform daily bank and revenue reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain and update the operating budget by tracking actuals against projections and identifying key variances for leadership review. • Prepare and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Conduct detailed account analysis and provide insights on significant variances and trends. • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements in compliance with non-profit reporting standards. • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy. • Oversee daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable transactions, deposit processing, and petty cash management. • Collaborate effectively with internal staff to support financial operations and reporting needs. • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, school policies, and regulatory requirements for non-profit organizations.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the education or non-profit sector.• Strong proficiency in performing account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Expertise in preparing and posting journal entries, as well as conducting month-end close processes.• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.• Familiarity with general ledger maintenance and financial statement preparation.• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.• Excellent organizational and communication skills to work effectively in a collaborative environment.• A strong understanding of non-profit financial regulations and reporting standards. If you believe you could bring value to this client, then please reach out to Robert Half Management Resources, quoting #05060-0013344332 in all correspondence.

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Vancouver, BC
onsite
Temporaire
38.00 - 44.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a dynamic not-for-profit academic institution in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a contract position for a duration of two months, offering an opportunity to contribute to the organization's financial operations in an engaging school environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly within non-profit settings, and will be responsible for a variety of critical financial tasks. Responsibilities: • Perform daily bank and revenue reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain and update the operating budget by tracking actuals against projections and identifying key variances for leadership review. • Prepare and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Conduct detailed account analysis and provide insights on significant variances and trends. • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements in compliance with non-profit reporting standards. • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy. • Oversee daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable transactions, deposit processing, and petty cash management. • Collaborate effectively with internal staff to support financial operations and reporting needs. • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, school policies, and regulatory requirements for non-profit organizations.
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