**Date Posted:**March 26, 2026

**Position Title:**Senior Accountant

**Location:**YMCA BC (620 Royal Ave #10, New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2)

**Term:**Permanent, Full-Time

**Hours:**35 hours per week

**Shift:**Monday-Friday

**Start Date:**As soon as possible

Salary:$65,000-$72,000 annually

**Reports To:**Manager, Finance

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

-Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with a strong and strategic understanding of accounting principles to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis), the Senior Accountant will help lead portfolios, perform various reconciliations, and take ownership on working papers assigned. The position will assist on planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities that support major business decisions and overall financial health of the organization. In addition, this position will direct the work of Accounts Payable staff and analyze related vendor and payment data. The Senior Accountant will work closely with other Accounting Staff and Finance Managers and is responsible for supporting the full range of accounting, month end, and year end cycle duties and responsibilities for the YMCA BC.

The YMCA BC is a CPA Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) office.

Major Responsibilities**-in this position, you will:**

• Perform budgeting and forecasting variance analysis for various levels of management
• Prepare profit and loss models, balance sheets and other management reports, using Microsoft Excel and Sage Intacct to forecast financial outcomes
• Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets and revenue, and productivity & staffing costs ratios
• Prepare What-If Analysis to monitor how the key metrics will impact the overall financial outcome of the organization
• Reviewing, editing, and posting the month end entries from subsystems including sub-ledger entries and accruals information to the general ledger
• Analyzing operational financial statements for variances and management reporting
• Working with branch administrative staff to correct procedures and resolve issues
• Training staff on procedures related to general accounting
• Preparing statistics reports and formatting and standardizing financial reporting for branches
• Preparation of year-end audit working papers
• Using experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Managing processes and monitoring compliance while highlighting areas of improvement and efficiencies
• General accounting responsibilities to contribute to the overall workflow of the department
• Prepare and review Prototype reporting for MCFD
• Lead and manage the audit for prototype sites for government year end and answer queries from MCFD on reporting
• Analyze childcare statistics for enrolment
• Assist with Childcare system change
• Handle the full cycle accounting for The YMCA BC Foundation

Qualification**-you bring:**

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred
• Completion of an accounting diploma or degree
• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting environment (not for profit preferred)
• Experience with Sage Intacct is an asset
• Experience with Active Net is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to consistently meet all deadlines
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process**-**ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

**Internal Applicants:**Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

**Application Deadline:**Until filled

-Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.