• Lead critical financial operations in a culturally rich and naturally stunning community
• Enjoy a competitive salary of $80,000 to $105,000 plus relocation support and excellent benefits
• Make a lasting impact through meaningful work aligned with community growth and sustainability

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Witset First Nation is looking for a full-time Senior Accountant based in Witset, BC.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant plays a central role in managing core financial functions such as payroll, budgeting, fund accounting, and reporting in accordance with PSAB standards.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing books of account, reviewing coding, posting invoices, and completing bank reconciliations
• Overseeing accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Mentoring and supporting the AP and Payroll Clerks with cross-training and development
• Preparing monthly/quarterly financial statements aligned with PSAB and fund accounting principles
• Collaborating with department managers to ensure financial compliance and policy adherence
• Supporting grant applications and funding compliance requirements
• Preparing for and participating in year-end audits, maintaining internal financial controls
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and conducting variance analysis
• Enhancing financial systems and processes to improve internal controls and reporting
• Providing financial guidance and training to staff on relevant procedures
• Performing forensic bookkeeping and safeguarding financial records
• Maintaining updated digital records and ensuring compliance with funding agreements
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, ideally in a municipal, First Nations, or public sector environment.

The following skills and experience will be strong attributes:

• CPA designation (or in progress)
• Proficiency in Sage 300 and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of PSAB standards, fund accounting, and municipal finance principles
• Experience with budget development, grant management, and regulatory reporting
• Familiarity with First Nations governance and funding structures
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills

As our ideal candidate, you bring a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. You thrive in dynamic environments, excel at problem-solving, and are eager to integrate into the Witset community. Your collaborative nature, combined with a deep respect for Indigenous traditions and openness to different perspectives, will help support reconciliation and community progress.
This is a key leadership role for someone who values long-term stability and is seeking a meaningful career rooted in purpose and connection to land and culture.
Lastly, we are looking for a candidate who is looking for stability and a place to settle and build a life in the natural, raw, and sacred untouched land of the Witset First Nation.

• Managing books of account, reviewing coding, posting invoices, and completing bank reconciliations
• Overseeing accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Mentoring and supporting the AP and Payroll Clerks with cross-training and development
• Preparing monthly/quarterly financial statements aligned with PSAB and fund accounting principles
• Collaborating with department managers to ensure financial compliance and policy adherence
• Supporting grant applications and funding compliance requirements
• Preparing for and participating in year-end audits, maintaining internal financial controls
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and conducting variance analysis
• Enhancing financial systems and processes to improve internal controls and reporting
• Providing financial guidance and training to staff on relevant procedures
• Performing forensic bookkeeping and safeguarding financial records
• Maintaining updated digital records and ensuring compliance with funding agreements
• Other duties as assigne