Intermediate Accountant

Full-time, Permanent

As soon as possible

$66,269,52 to $78,623.69 per annum

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 52,600 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 located at 550 West 6th Avenue in Vancouver, in a central location with close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes. This is an in-person position based at this location.

The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment for approximately 180 employees—one where respect, diversity, and professional growth are championed and valued.

We welcome applications from individuals who prioritize and share our 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 Intermediate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities and year-end file preparation for several entities, including the BCTF, BCTF Assistance Society, BCTF Staff Pension Plan, Building Operations, and specific transactions related to the BCTF Salary Indemnity Trust. The role also involves recording investment transactions and performs ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Duties

• Prepares and reviews transactions, ensuring timely posting.
• Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements for various funds.
• Ensures that all payment requests are reasonable and properly authorized.
• Prepares weekly, monthly and annual accounting and financial reports as required.
• Maintains record keeping for BCTF related entities.
• Works with the Senior Accountant, Financial Planning & Analysis to coordinate cash flow statements, cash activity reports, and other financial reports.
• Keeps up to date on related policies and procedures and maintains an awareness of budget changes.
• Co-ordinates customer service to the Provincial Specialty Associations (PSA), and on month end closing, ensuring that all transactions are finalized.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to perform complex macros and functions.

Required Experience

This position requires four (4) years directly related accounting experience preferably in a unionized environment demonstrating the following:

•          four (4) years' experience in an intermediate accounting role.

•          four (4) years' experience preparing financial presentations, including the use of business intelligence.

•          four (4) years' experience with budgeting.

•          four (4) years' experience working with excel in an accounting environment at an intermediate level.

Education and training

Accredited Institution:

•          Completion of a bachelor’s degree from Provincially accredited university or equivalent.

•          Completion of Chartered Professional Accountants' Professional Education Program (Cores 1 & 2, and Electives 1 & 2) or equivalent.

Professional Certifications and Designations

•          Chartered Professional Accountants' student membership in good standing.

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 (20 days) 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
• a supportive team environment.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references, not later than 5:00 p.m., August 15, 2025.

Diversity and Accessibility Statement

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.