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Senior Accountant

Company: School District 42 Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows

Location: CA - Maple Ridge

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Posted: July 1, 2024

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (CONTINUING) School District No.
42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions.
With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools.
It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.
SD42 is looking for qualified applicants interested in working as a Senior Accountant at our District Education Office.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant performs the necessary tasks to ensure the timely completion and distribution of accounting records, financial data and analyses, budgets and projections.
Reviews, analyzes and processes a variety of accounting data and source documents.
The applicant will possess:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
Completion or nearing completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CPA-CA, CPA-CGA, or CPA-CMA), or equivalent credential, preferred.
Three to five years' experience in an intermediate accounting position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Sound knowledge of the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards combined with demonstrated strong knowledge in accounting principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Specific knowledge and experience in financial information system (PowerSchool preferred).
Excellent analytical reasoning and problem solving.
Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information and materials with tact and discretion.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to exercise mature judgement, work under pressure with minimal guidance and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work at the level of independence and with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position.
A valid B.C.
driver's license.
This is a full-time, continuing position working 35 hours per week, following a 12-month schedule.
The rate of pay is $37.43/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply, please click "Apply Online" below.
In your application, please include your:
Resume and Cover Letter quoting posting# C2425-002, School District Application Form, All Supporting Documentation.
The district appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information about our School District please visit:

/sd42.ca/our-district/ Our staff members are the foundation of our system.
When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.

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