Senior Accountant

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: 12 months Full-Time Temporary

Number of in-office/on-site days: 1 day per week

Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 3 , MIN $84,400.00- MED $99,200.00 - MAX $114,000.00

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons. 

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):  07/26/2026 

Are we right for you...

Are you a CPA who enjoys resolving complex accounting issues, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring financial information is accurate, reliable, and meaningful? 

Perhaps you've built a strong foundation in financial reporting and audit and are looking for an opportunity to broaden your impact through treasury management, financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. 

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, partnering with stakeholders across an organization, and continuously improving how financial results are delivered and communicated, this could be the next step in your career. 

Please note that this is a 12-month term opportunity.

In this role you will be asked to...

Lead full-cycle accounting activities and help support the financial health of BC Transit. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Treasury, you'll oversee financial close and reporting, account and module reconciliations, treasury operations, compliance activities, audits, and financial analysis while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organization.

You will prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close including the creation and review of financial statements and reports, support internal and external stakeholders, and provide expertise on complex accounting matters. A strong understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and financial reporting best practices will help you succeed in this role.

You will play a key role in audit activities, including preparing technical analysis and accounting position papers , supporting interim and year-end audit fieldwork, coordinating audit deliverables, and responding to auditor inquiries. Experience working directly with external auditors and managing audit processes will be highly valued.

In addition, you'll support treasury and fiscal management activities, monitor cash flow and working capital, prepare forecasts, help manage banking operations, and provide recommendations that support sound financial decision-making.

As a senior member of the team, you'll mentor colleagues, support cross-departmental initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, systems, and reporting practices. 

What you might love about this role...

• Broad Financial Exposure: You'll gain experience across financial reporting, treasury management, compliance, audits, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Complex Problem Solving: You'll help resolve accounting issues, prepare technical accounting position papers, set policy and develop solutions that support business objectives while maintaining compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: You willimprove accounting processes, financial controls, systems, documentation, policies, and financial reporting practices.
• A Collaborative Environment: You'll work alongside teams across the organization, providing financial expertise and helping support operational and strategic initiatives. 

What to consider before applying...

• High accountability for accuracy. Financial reporting, audit support, treasury activities, and compliance requirements require exceptional attention to detail and strong professional judgment. 
• Competing priorities and tight deadlines. This role supports monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles while balancing audit, treasury, and operational demands.
• A hands-on role. Success requires actively engaging with reconciliations, analysis, audit support, and process improvements rather than focusing solely on oversight or review.

This role might not be for you if...

• You prefer highly repetitive accounting work with limited analytical challenges. 
• You don't enjoy investigating discrepancies, resolving complex system and accounting issues, or improving financial processes. 
• You are uncomfortable responding to auditors, preparing technical accounting positions, or working through compliance-related matters. 
• You prefer working in a siloed manner and have little interest in mentoring, collaborating, or supporting cross-functional teams and initiatives. 
• You are not energized by balancing multiple priorities and deadlines throughout the year. 

What you'll bring to the table...

Some qualities you possess to be successful in this role: 

• Strong financial reporting expertise — capable of preparing and reviewing accurate financial statements and supporting documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Audit experience — experience supporting financial statement audits, coordinating audit requests, preparing audit working papers, and responding effectively to auditor inquiries.
• Technical accounting knowledge — ability to research, analyze, document a technical accounting memo and recommend policy based on this accounting position paper, ideally within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Treasury and cash management knowledge — experience with cash flow forecasting and banking operations, debt, investments, or working capital management is considered an asset.
• Financial controls mindset — ability to identify risk, assess controls, and improve financial processes and documentation.
• Analytical capability — exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently analyze complex financial issues and develop practical solutions.
• Communication and partnership skills — able to explain complex financial information clearly and build effective working relationships within youe team and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technology proficiency — you have advanced Microsoft Office skills with exceptional skills in creating formulas in excel to organize large sets of data and experience working with financial systems and ERP’s; familiarity with Power Suite tools such as Power BI or Power Automate is an asset.

The successful candidate will typically bring a post-secondary degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, along with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and four years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation. Strong knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

To learn more about this role, we encourage you to review the Senior Accountant job description , which outlines the full accountabilities and qualifications.

What we'll bring to the table...

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in BC’s Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP). Nationally recognized for its strong investment and governance practices, PSPP is a “defined benefit” plan
• Access to fitness and lifestyle centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and health and wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee bus pass (plus taxable dependent passes)
• A corporate learning and development program to help you in continuous career growth
• An employee recognition program where we all recognize each other's successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A social club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like...

• Interviews will take place the week of August 3rd, 2026
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search
• An eligibility list may be established for future temporary vacancies
• Testing and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply.  In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommo dation or have questions, please let us know.