Accountant

Description

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Work Location: Hybrid, Vancouver B.C. (a minimum of 2 days in office)

Who we are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives ("BCCNM") is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

As western Canada's largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

BCCNM's commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What we offer you

We are delighted to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers. It is more than a badge of honor – it's a reflection of our people and the purpose that drives us every day. At BCCNM, we're creating a workplace where flexibility, equity, growth, and connection are not just values – they're part of how we work. Whether it's through hybrid work options, meaningful employee engagement, or our commitment to reconciliation, we're building something that matters. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where people truly thrive.

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $83,528 – $88,356 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.'s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you'll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Accountant (Ac), is responsible for processing and completing daily bank reconciliation and month-end full-cycle accounting, reconciliation between systems, quarterly and year-end external reporting and related support. This role will be responsible for providing shared accounting services to an external entity. In collaboration with the Director, Finance, the Ac works to optimize the day-to-day efficiency and strengthen internal controls of the Finance Team, by completing first-level reviews of data entry, providing assistance and ongoing support to the Accounting Clerks and assisting with and overseeing the running of various financial reports, general filing duties, and the reconciliation of account balances and bank statements. The Ac exercises independent judgment and initiative and continuous improvement to ensure financial outcomes meet legislative requirements and College policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinates the month-end full cycle accounting duties for BCCNM including compiling and analyzing financial information to complete month end close, maintaining account and system reconciliations and performing general accounting and variance analysis.

• Coordinates and ensures timely filing of regulatory reports and returns, including GST, PST returns, Non-Resident, Employer Health tax remittances, CRA tax returns, and preparation of T4As and other related forms.

• Ensures financial and information systems produce the appropriate tax receipts for payments received from registrants.

• Reconciles and analyzes accruals and the appropriate functioning of pre-authorized payment programs in a timely fashion on a monthly basis.

• In collaboration with the Senior Accountant, oversees the reconciliation and maintenance of account receivable and account payable accounts.

• Supports budget managers with GL coding for purchases and ensures accuracy in the approval and processing of expense reimbursements.

• In liaison with the Senior Financial Analyst, coordinates the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports and ensures all financial deadlines are met in an accurate and timely manner.

• Ensures records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Coordinates and prepares quarterly reports for the Ministry of Health and working papers for annual audit and financial statements.

• Support shared accounting services to external organizations.

• Keeps up to date on changes in legislations and accounting principles applicable for not-for-profit organizations and/or for regulatory environments.

• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing indigenous-specific racism in BC's health care system.

• Fosters and maintains an organizational culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion, mutual respect, teamwork, and service excellence.

Your education & skills

• Baccalaureate degree in business or related field or other relevant education required. CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full cycle accounting experience required.
• Current knowledge of existing and proposed changes to accounting standards for Not-For-Profit Organization (NPO) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experienced with producing financial information and reporting in real-time through databases, ideally through Microsoft GP Dynamics or Business Central.
• Strong technical accounting abilities and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, committed to continuous improvement philosophy and works collaboratively as a team player.
• Professional with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage competing demands, prioritize proactively and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 especially Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place's Calls for Justice is an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59pm on November 21, 2025. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. To apply and see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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Please note: BCCNM no longer requires staff, contractors, board and committee members, and volunteers to provide an attestation of vaccination related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the event of a Public Health Order being issued, the College is committed to full compliance with all directives and guidelines set forth by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and the community partners we work with, consistent with the duty of the College to serve and protect the public.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or better in Business Administration

Preferred

• Chartered Prof Accountant