Senior Accountant
Coquitlam, BC (in office)

$80,000 - $95,000

ABOUT US
STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We pride ourselves on a transparent, genuine, and consultative approach. Our proactive recruitment strategy enables us to connect with high-caliber professionals for specialized and often hard-to-fill roles. Our philosophy centers on deeply understanding both client and candidate motivations, requirements, and objectives.

THE ROLE
Our client, an integrated fleet technology and hardware provider based in Coquitlam, is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist with the company's financial reporting processes with a strong focus on month-end close (3-4 days), audit coordination, and tax compliance. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making through timely and accurate reporting. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Accounting Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable standards

Review / Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses

Drive continuous improvement in close processes to reduce timelines and enhance accuracy

Partner with FP&A; and operational teams to provide insights on financial performance

Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors

Coordinate annual audits,



including planning, timelines, and deliverables

Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation

Ensure readiness for interim and year-end audits, minimizing audit adjustments

Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements

Oversee corporate tax compliance, including preparation/review of tax provisions and filings

Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings

Ensure timely filing of provincial and other indirect taxes

Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization

Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business

Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks

Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation or system improvements

Support ERP and financial system enhancements

Prepare team deliverables and provide technical guidance as needed

Foster a high-performance, accountable team culture

REQUIREMENTS

4-6 years of progressive accounting experience (public practice + industry preferred)

CPA or successful writing of CFE

Strong experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance

Solid knowledge of accounting standards

Experience with ERP systems (Preferably Expandable ERP)

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools

Multi-entity complex environments

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