Introduction We are seeking a Senior Accountant to provide end-to-end financial ownership and oversight for our network of corporate stores. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of branch-level financial reporting, driving insights for operational decision-making, and continuously improving accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities - Own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches, including:

- Review and oversight of accounts payable and receivable activity - Revenue recognition, accruals, and judgment-based accounting entries - Bank, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations - Month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes - Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Serve as the primary owner of branch‑level P&L; and balance sheet results.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned locations.
- Lead variance analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to operations and management.
- Partner with leadership to explain financial performance and support decision‑making.
- Oversee preparation and filing of sales tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the business, recommending process or system updates as needed.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations. Inventory & Operational Partnership - Oversee inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
- Analyze shrink, margins, and inventory adjustments, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities.
- Partner closely with operations to strengthen controls, ensure data accuracy, and improve branch‑level financial processes.

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Improvement & Leadership - Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

- Support system enhancements, new accounting procedures, and store openings or closures.
- Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members as needed. Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support - Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.
- Support internal audits, control reviews, and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, tax, IT, and finance teams.

Qualifications - Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance - 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in multi‑entity or multi‑location environments.

- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month‑end close.
- Proficient with accounting software (BC365 an asset) and Microsoft products, with emphasis on Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Core Competencies - Ownership mindset with robust accountability.
- Ability to work independently and problem‑solve.
- High level of accuracy and consistency.
- Customer‑service approach toward operations and branch teams.

Benefits Salary range $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Training and development: Learning doesn’t stop when you land a job. We’re committed to supporting you by investing in world‑class training programs. 3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, plus 5 sick days per year. Equipment provided by the employer. Medical insurance for you and your family, including telemedicine. Internal career opportunities. On‑site work schedule: 5 days a week at our office, fostering collaboration and team spirit. Permanent, full‑time position.

📌 Senior Accountant - Branch Accounting (Burnaby)
🏢 Rippling
📍 Burnaby