Senior Accountant

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Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires  work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Employee Group:

Administrator

Employee Type:

Permanent

Start Date:

Monday, January 26 2026

End Date (if applicable):

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Manager, Financial Services, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the reconciliation of the College’s internal Financial Statements. The Senior Accountant is responsible for reconciling and compiling general ledger accounts. This position also provides administrative support to the Financial Services management team and performs other related accounting duties as required.

Job Description:

 

C.  Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the reconciliation of the College’s internal financial reporting:

• Ensures integrity and accuracy of financial reporting at a cost center level, and prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end reconciliations and journals as required.
• Meets regularly with cost center managers to review internal financial reports and prepares corrections as required.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with cost center managers to ensure they receive financial information to manage their departments effectively.
• Works with cost center managers as needed to prepare monthly, quarterly and year end accruals and deferrals.
• Liaises with FP&A team to ensure alignment of financial reporting by cost center.
• Prepares supporting documentation as needed for reports for the Board of Governors and senior management.
• Ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Assists in compilation of general ledger accounts:

• Prepares and enters journal entries as required.
• Analyzes and reviews select general ledger accounts, balances select accounts and corrects journal entries as required.
• Assists with month-end and year-end duties such as tracing of audit samples and responding to auditor queries.
• Handles enquiries on aspects of the accounting system and resolves problems that may occur.

Support with the College’s external audit and financial reporting:

• Support preparation of audited financial statements and note disclosures.
• Supports the Financial Services Manager in preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements and reports of the college
• Liaises with external auditors as the primary contact for Grant and Project Accounting, maintain confidentiality of employer information
• Preparation of working papers as needed for the auditors.
• Support as needed in the preparation of the quarterly reporting to the Ministry, Statement of Financial Information, Statistics Canada reports and Canada Revenue Agency reports.

Assumes the duties of the Manager, Financial Services as required:

• Assists with queries and complicated analysis on an as-needed basis
• Participates in the relationship with the College’s auditors, bankers, collection agents, investment advisers, and payment processors
• Responds to requests for ad hoc reports from both internal and external sources; where appropriate consulting with the Director before responding

Performs other related duties and ad hoc projects as required.

E.  Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, economics, finance, or accounting.
• CPA professional accounting designation and membership in good standing with CPA-BC.
• Minimally four (4) years of recent relevant experience in a mid-level financial or accounting position in areas of accounting and financial reporting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of full cycle accounting, financial accounting and management, control and reporting procedures, practices and policies. Knowledge of PSAB preferred.
• Knowledge of performance management, internal control systems and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise computerized information systems used in financial and accounting applications (i.e. Workday Finance).
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency of spreadsheet (i.e., Excel) and database software to compile, quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, and/or projections.

Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively with various groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Problem solve and exercise sound judgement.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Operate related equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keyboarding skills of minimum 40 wpm.
• Meet work performance standards set by the College.
• Interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Info:

 

Why Join Langara? 

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance. 

 

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual ** 

 

We offer the following benefits: 

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage  

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions 

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December) 

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan 

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs  

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability  

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability  

• Course/program tuition reimbursements   

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events 

Salary Range:

$43.81 - $64.25 per hour

Pay Grade:

Admin Paygrade 09

Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC). 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department. 

Closing Date:

Thursday, January 29 2026

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.