Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations

Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations

Full-time, Temporary

November 3, 2025, to August 7, 2026

$75,627.25 to $90,158.81 per annum

 

 

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Səlil̓w̓ətaɬ/Selilwitulh, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 51,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 public school teachers throughout the province of BC.

 

As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future. 

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment for approximately 180 employees where respect, diversity, and professional growth are championed and valued.  

We welcome applications from individuals who prioritize and share the same values of social justice, activism, and learning. 

This is an in-person position based out of 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver. 

Function and purpose

The Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations oversees the overall accounting functions and financial analysis of the Salary Indemnity Trust (SIT) and provides oversight for the BCTF Staff Pension Plan and Building Operation statements. They also support the accounting needs of other entities, including the BCTF building and the BCTF Assistance Society. Additionally, the Senior Accountant, Finance and Operations is responsible for managing tax compliance and leading the development and improvement of accounting and reporting systems.

 

Principal duties and responsibilities

1. Prepares annual financial statements for the Salary Indemnity Fund (SIF) for submission to auditors and Federation members.

 

2. Responsible for overseeing the processing of building company transactions, liaising with the Facilities Manager as required; prepares internal monthly statements and annual financial statements for audit.

 

3. Acts as the departmental technology representative, co-ordinating and interacting with external and departmental staff on technology issues and initiatives.

 

4. Provides secondary approval for electronic transactions for SIF transactions, including approval of invoices, transmission of electronic funds transfers, posting of transactions, and cheques.

 

5. Development and maintenance of Jet Reports ensuring accuracy and reliability. 

 

6. Approves all expenditures of $5,000 or more ensuring compliance with budget, subcode structure and authorization procedures.

 

7. Monitors issuance of taxable benefits for Teachers Teaching on Call (TTOCs), program speakers and ensures that T4s are issued by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) deadlines.

 

8. Approves and posts all salary and banking general ledger journals.

 

9. Prepares monthly and quarterly statutory remittances ensuring timely electronic reporting and remittance.

 

10. Assembles, compiles, and analyses a wide variety of financial, budgetary, and statistical information for Federation members, committees, and staff; prepares reports, statements and analytical summaries.

 

11. Works with the Controller to prepare and deliver training to other departmental staff pertaining to accounting issues.

 

12. Manages Fixed Asset subledger creating new assets and retiring fully depreciated assets as required.

 

Required experience

• five (5) or more years of current experience as a Senior Accountant
• demonstrated experience in managing technological initiatives and improvements
• experience supervising and co‑ordinating accounting work
• experience with Windows based enterprise resource accounting software (ERP), including related report writing software
• high level of proficiency and skill in the use of Excel spreadsheets including macros.

 

Required education/training

• University degree in business administration or commerce
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

 

Benefits of working at the BC Teachers’ Federation include but are not limited to:

• a competitive salary and total compensation package
• optional flexible schedule including nine (9) day fortnight and four (4) day workweek during July and August
• employer-paid extended health and dental
• generous paid annual leave and other entitlements
• opportunities for growth and access to professional development
• Municipal Pension Plan (employer and employee joint contributions)
• on-site parking/subsidized transit
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• a supportive team environment.

 

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references, not later than 5:00 p.m., October 24, 2025.

 

Diversity and accessibility statements

The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

 

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at 604-871-2200.