Accountant

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full Time

Finance & Accounting

Experienced

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Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a person-centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavours

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budget variance analysis, cash flow, financial reporting, revenue audits and internal controls. You will play a critical role in helping us manage our finances effectively and make informed decisions about our business. 

Responsibilities

Preparation of month end journal entries and working papers, balance sheets reconciliations, income statements comparison analysis, and cash flow statements
Preparation of board presentation and related financial reporting materials
Month end rent roll reconciliation and credit card reconciliations
Manage multiple entities and intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Prepare payroll reconciliations, including salary expenses, vacation/sick time accruals, benefits etc.
Supervise and review daily operations and provide guidelines for bookkeeping
Document accounting procedures including internal controls
Arrange for completion and filing of monthly and quarterly WCB and GST tax filings
Liaises with external auditors and prepares working papers as requested.
Report to the health authorities as required
Other duties as assigned to support accounting and operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of three (3) years full cycle accounting experience is required
Completion of accounting or finance diploma or degree is preferred
Completion of Chartered Professional Accountants designation is preferred
Experience with multi-site senior housing is preferred
Superior interpersonal skills to interact with internal employees and external vendors
Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
Comprehensive knowledge of financial, property management and IT management best practices
Strong technical aptitude and work experience with technical applications and systems including Excel and accounting software

Conditions of Employment

Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Successful completion of all mandatory Provincial Health Requirements

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