Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Salary: $78-$85K
The Organization
Based in the progressive Guildford area of Surrey, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) is an association of over 5,200 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission. The FVREB marked its 100-year anniversary in 2021.
The FVREB is small enough to be nimble and bold, yet large enough to be able to make a difference. With a long tradition of excellence, our mission is to enable the success of our members by providing tools, education, thought leadership and opportunities to enhance their expertise. As such, our members are publicly valued for their skill, professionalism and contribution to their community.
We are an employer that fosters a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and connectedness. We demonstrate care, value and support of our people with an emphasis on wellness. We dream big, we imagine the future, and then we make it happen. Because we can.
We invite you to join our team and be a part of our journey.
The IDEAL Candidate
FVREB is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Ideally, you have experience playing an important role in maintaining the financial health of an organization, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and payroll process.
It goes without saying that youre a great team player who works well collaboratively and have a high level of personal and professional integrity.
What Youll Do
- Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations and month-end closing processes
- Ensure proper recording and classification of all accounts receivable and payable transactions
- Review internal controls to ensure FVREBs financial processes comply with internal and external regulations and policies, minimize risks, maintain accuracy for reporting and to safeguard assets
- Recommend improvements to organizational policies and procedures that enhance internal controls and foster efficiency
- Support the accounts payable function ensuring accurate and timely processing of weekly cheque run, ensuring necessary approvals and authorized signatures as dictated by the circumstances, and coordinating with the Director of Finance for the release of such payments to optimize payment discounts while giving consideration also to FVREBs cash flow requirements
- Oversee the accounts receivable function to ensure timely invoicing and collections are aligned with FVREBs policies, respond to member account enquiries in a timely and courteous manner to alleviate payment issues
- Monitor and analyze the Aged Accounts Receivable listing, including follow-up of overdue accounts by issuing overdue letters to the brokerages in collection initiatives as provided for through FVREB bylaw or policy provision
- Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation and coordination of the bi-weekly payroll, monthly pension contribution and various reporting to ensure completeness, meet all due dates and relevant standards requirements and organization policies
- Prepare and file all government reporting on a timely and accurate manner
- Work collaboratively with other departments to prepare the annual budget, prepare various analyses to support strategic decision-making that are aligned with FVREBs Strategic Plan
- Monitor financial performance against the budget, prepare forecast and variance notes in Q2 and Q3
- Prepare financial and cash flow projections and support long-term financial planning
Whats in It for You:
- A competitive Total Rewards package that includes employer-paid top tier group health benefits and generous retirement savings.
- A 35-hour workweek in support of work life flexibility.
- Exceptional paid time off that includes 3 weeks vacation to start, 13 stats & holiday observances, plus various personal leaves to help you manage all that life throws at you.
- Our own free-standing building with modernization plans in the works, and FREE on-site parking, close to shopping and green space.
- A great values-driven and fun team with a renewed focus on continuous improvement, employee/member experience, self-actualization and MORE. Yes, you can make a difference here!
What Youll Need:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or in final stages of completion
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience working in financial and accounting roles with exposure to full accounting and payroll cycle, preferably in nonprofit environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Demonstrated competence in the use of accounting software and CRM systems. Experience with Oracle NetSuite and ADP Work Force Now is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) and the ability to implement, maintain, and operate accounting and business systems (or facilities) responding to the mission-specific needs of the FVREB
- Positive attitude, ability to adapt to change, a superior sense of accountability and responsibility over assigned tasks, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.
All candidates must be able to provide proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted eligibility to work in Canada. Employment will also require the successful completion of a standard preemployment background check.
This posting will remain open until we find the right candidate. We truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to apply. While we review all applications with care, we will only be reaching out to those whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role.