Senior Accountant

WKR is seeking a Senior Accountant to take a hands-on approach to all accounting functions ranging from processing transactions to preparing financial statements, treasury functions, budgeting, bookkeeping, audit support, regulatory compliance and decision-making support.

Key Duties Include

• Manage full-cycle accounting under ASPE, including journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements and provide audit support.

• Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including invoice processing, approvals and payments.

• Oversee accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, proper coding and strong audit trails.

• Manage cash flow, banking and treasury activities, including cash forecasting and payments.

• Complete claims to funding partners ensuring adherence to specific contribution agreements.

• Assist in preparation of funding applications.

• Project accounting and support: assisting with project documentation and cost tracking for construction activities.

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy and timeliness of employee compensation.

• Manage government remittances, including payroll-related filings and GST filings and payments.

• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and credit card transactions

• Track and report on costs against budgets.

• Establish and maintain internal controls across purchasing, payments, payroll and cash management.

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows.

• Assist in reviewing IT systems improvements or system upgrades.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or working towards) with 3-5+ years of hands-on accounting experience – experience in construction is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of ASPE and full-cycle accounting.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Quickbooks, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities independently.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks from start to finish.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a small, close-knit team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact project, with a national profile and the potential for significant growth

• Casual cooperative environment

• Competitive compensation package reflective of your experience

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the Grays Bay Road and Port Project to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line “Senior Accountant.”

West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation is committed to Inuit employment priority in accordance with the Nunavut Agreement. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Agreement are encouraged to self-identify in their application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.