When you’re passionate about what you do and where you work, the rest comes easy. That’s the culture at Central 1 Credit Union, and that’s precisely what we’re looking for from you. Supporting nearly 150 member credit unions across British Columbia and Ontario, we’re the backbone of the credit union system in both provinces – taking care of everything from online services and product development, to payment processing, trade association services and more.

Our team of over 600 employees represent some of the most innovative, passionate individuals you’ll ever meet; people who honestly care about the organization, its members and each other. In other words, people who love what they do.

Reporting to the Manager, Consolidations & Reporting, the successful incumbent will perform general accounting functions for Central 1 and its subsidiaries and affiliates and will prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.

Specific Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

• Perform full accounting function for Central 1’s subsidiaries and/or affiliates. This includes posting all accounting entries including elimination entries, reconciling bank accounts, preparing monthly financial statements.
• Assist in the year-end audit process for the affiliates and/or subsidiaries by preparing financial statements note disclosures and working papers as well as answering audit queries and responding to requests for information. 
• Compute tax provision and reconcile tax remittances to CRA account. Prepare tax working papers for year-end audit purposes and draft tax returns for review. 
• Prepare supporting schedules and leadsheet for quarterly reviews and year-end audit of Central 1.
• Compile financial disclosures for inclusion in Central 1’s external financial statements and Management Discussion & Analysis for review by the Manager, Consolidations & Reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly reporting packages for Central 1’s Audit and Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Assist in the preparation of other financial reports as required.

General Accounting

• Prepare various monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts as required.
• Provide information support to Central 1’s management by performing analysis of key accounts, and assist in the quarterly audit and review processes by preparing working papers for external auditors.
• Act as backup to other Accountants within the Financial Reporting team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly Statistic Canada Survey based on Central 1’s quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned.

• A CPA designation and a university degree together with three years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills are required for this position.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills and ability to manage competitive deadlines in a fast pace environment are required.
• Further essential skills include an aptitude for detail, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves. Accordingly, our total rewards philosophy amounts to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry – from performance-based incentives and extended benefits, to training and education reimbursements and ample vacation time.

Central 1 is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you have a request for a disability-related accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reporting to: Manager, Consolidations & Reporting

Grade: D

Date Posted: May 31,2017

Internal Applicants must apply by: June 7, 2017

*Unsolicited resumes from vendors will not be accepted for this or any position at Central 1*

**If you have issues or questions about the application process, please email humanresources @central1.com with a description of your problem**