Job requisition number

037587

Job location

Richmond

Full-time / part-time

Full-time

Salary

32.58 - 37.62

Posting period

From 12/09/2022 to 12/29/2022

We’re seeking an accounting technician to be part of a team responsible for general accounting and financial reporting, including the complete and accurate accounting of all transactions; the timely administration of the accounting of all funds received; the back-end management of the payment processes for all corporate and claims payments issued; and the review of GST/PST payments.

This is a 18-months temporary assignment. This is a hybrid position where you will work primarily at home but have a rotational in-office component.

As an accounting technician, you will:

• Maintain the General Ledger system, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the information in the WorkSafeBC books of accounts
• Monitor and ensure the integrity of the "cradle to grave" flow of financial data from the various operational systems into the General Ledger
• Manage the back-end of the payment processes for all corporate and claims payments issued by WorkSafeBC to ensure accurate and timely payments to injured workers, employers, and providers
• Manage the self-insured employer accounts, and the accounting for the Pensioners Retirement Benefits fund
• Determine the most appropriate disposition and allocation of third-party litigation settlement funds

We are looking for someone who can:

• Exercise judgement in filtering relevant information, review and analyze information, identify existing and potential problems and provide solutions and recommendations
• Provide quality customer service exhibiting diplomacy and professionalism
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

Your experience and educational background:

• A university degree in commerce, business administration, or a related field
• A professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA), or completion of a minimum of the fourth level of a recognized accounting program (i.e. CPA)
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of the following systems: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation systems, and online banking
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Application Requirements:

Please send any additional application materials via email to Talent Team by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of the competition.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries and diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We’re honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In implementing the policy, WorkSafeBC will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for.

Our benefits

Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive starting salary of $32.58 - $37.62, plus 4% in lieu of vacation and 4% in lieu of benefits. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.

We’ve adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely within BC and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

Learn more about what we offer.

If you’re the successful applicant, we’ll be making a conditional offer contingent upon you clearing a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act. At the time of offer, you’ll need to provide consent for a criminal record check. Once we receive clearance, we’ll confirm your offer of employment.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.