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Base pay range
CA$55.00/yr - CA$61.00/yr

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Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with one of our public sector clients in search of a Senior Accountant (CPA) to provide operational accounting support. This role will help maintain continuity, execute routine and complex accounting tasks, and support year-end activities.

The successful candidate will work remotely in British Columbia and handle technical accounting, journal entry review, reporting, and audit support.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and review journal entries, reconciliations, and routine financial reporting

Support month-end and year-end close processes (major close March 31, with required overtime during the April 4–5 weekend)

Prepare technical accounting documentation, including memos and standards interpretations

Conduct complex financial analyses and operational reporting using large datasets

Review and provide constructive feedback on the work of other accountants and technicians

Assist with process improvements, automation, and efficiencies

Work extensively in Excel, including use of macros, automation, and potentially VBA

Support master data maintenance in SAP, as applicable





Participate in secondary audit activities and provide supporting documentation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance and operations

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience

Public practice experience is considered an asset

Solid understanding of Canadian accounting principles and their practical application

Advanced Excel skills, including work with large datasets, macros, and automation

Experience reviewing others’ work and giving constructive, respectful feedback

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy

Must reside in British Columbia and work PST hours

Must have own computer and be able to obtain a Gaming Policy Enforcement License (required to start)

Experience with SAP, Blackline, Workiva, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, and IntroLot

Assets

Background in public practice, particularly year-end work

Experience providing informal leadership or mentoring

Experience with VBA or other automation tools

Strong relationship-building skills in a remote environment

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type
Contract

Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries
Accounting, Financial Services, and Professional Services

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📌 Senior Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 Altis Recruitment
📍 British Columbia