Senior Accountant

Career Opportunity

Libro is growing - and Libro is hiring.

Our expansion plans include a series of new hires across the organization. Take a look.

www.libro.ca/careers

Who We Are

Imagine working for an organization where every employee and customer is an Owner.

No matter whether a customer Owner or employee Owner, everything we do at Libro is about helping people prosper. We recruit and develop high-quality candidates like you who are ready to offer the best possible advice, coaching and service, when and how our Owners need it.

Libro invests heavily in the development and career ambitions of our staff. Our hiring philosophy is focused on finding candidates who carry a positive attitude, a desire to learn, and a passion for helping our staff and Owners (customers) grow financial confidence. We commit to teaching and supporting you as you learn the skills you need.

What Opportunity Awaits?

As we continue to grow, Libro is on a mission to find a passionately accountable full-time Senior Accountant supporting our London Administration office.

The Senior Accountant collaborates with all members of the Finance team and directly supports the Accounting Manager and will serve as a backup to the Accounting Manager. The Senior Accountant provides specialized support and advice to administration and branch network on accounting and reporting related matters, including accounting, audit, financial reporting, and tax compliance. The Senior Accountant will possess a strong understanding of how Libro Credit Union’s information system, general ledger, and accounting standards integrate.

This role is eligible for Libro’s work from home program, ideally working in office once a week.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Ensure accurate reporting of Libro’s financial results, in accordance with IFRS accounting standards. This includes Libro’s internal financial statements and detailed reporting provided to management and other stakeholders.
• Creates routine and non-routine reports, forecasts or graphs specifically tailored to individual team needs, aiding in the interpretation and decision making that results.
• Create and monitor reporting and outcomes related to investment shares, profit shares, month-end and year-end procedures; ensuring completion is timely, discrepancies are identified and resolved, and compliance with internal policies.
• Prepares working papers to support audit and compliance requirements by using specialized accounting knowledge and understanding external stakeholder needs
• Works and communicates regularly with cross functional teams to support internal and external audits; Acts as a subject matter expert for the finance team on CRA regulations, ensuring compliance with the Excise Tax Act and recommending changes to processes to support requirements.
• Assists with CRA audits and Sales tax reviews by leveraging detailed knowledge of relevant acts and CRA regulations.
• Recommends and implements changes to accounting and operational processes in order to enhance efficiency based on the results of financial analysis performed
• Provides guidance to other accounting and financial operations staff on IFRS, tax, and audit expertise.
• Liaises with branch teams and Owner facing staff on financial accounts and reporting issues, providing ongoing support to resolve matters timely.
  
  

Could this be you? Are you ready to join an exciting team at Libro?

• Do you have a passion that aligns with Libro’s Purpose? We want to strengthen financial well-being for a better tomorrow and we’re looking for people to join us in making a difference to people, businesses, and communities.
• Do you display the Libro values of Accountability, Courage, High Performance and Inclusive Mindset?
• Do you have a post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Economics?
• Do you have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards it?
• Do you have 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting department, financial institution, with a strong understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
  
  

Some of the ways we show Libro is an outstanding employer:

• Competitive salaries and employee pension plans.
• Comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid for by Libro!
• Generous vacation time.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Staff accounts and staff rates on products and services.
• Staff appreciation programs and awards.
• Career development opportunities including tuition assistance.
• Many great perks and rewards; fitness club discounts, technology offers, travel and entertainment deals, just for being part of our great team! 
  
  

If you're passionate about helping your community, interested in being part of a remarkable team, and want to do your part to strengthen financial well-being for a better tomorrow - we want to hear from you!

With a purpose beyond profit, Libro Credit Union is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, joining leaders of a global movement of people using business as a force for good.

Libro is committed to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. As an inclusive employer we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Email us at [email protected] any time during the recruitment process to let us know what supports you may need to be successful.