Our client is a growing, multi-location organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Coquitlam.
This is a hands-on opportunity within a busy, operational environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing detailed accounting responsibilities, responding to changing priorities and working closely with finance and operational leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries.
- Complete balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Prepare financial statements, management reports and variance analyses.
- Investigate account discrepancies and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
- Support multi-entity and intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
- Assist with cash-flow reporting and forecasting.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity.
- Support inventory reconciliations, costing and variance reporting.
- Assist with sales tax and other government filings.
- Prepare audit working papers and respond to audit requests.
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules and accounting documentation.
- Work with operational managers to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
- Assist with ERP, reporting and accounting process improvements.
- Support special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Several years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
- Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP or integrated accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience in a multi-location, automotive, manufacturing, distribution, retail or other operational business would be an asset.
- CPA designation or progress toward a designation would be an asset.
Working Style
This prospect will suit someone who is:
- Hands-on, dependable and highly accountable.
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial and less structured environment.
- Able to determine priorities and move work forward without extensive direction.
- Calm when deadlines are tight or priorities shift.
- Confident communicating with both accounting and non-accounting colleagues.
- Willing to assist wherever needed to support the team.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a successful and growing organization.
- Work closely with an experienced finance leadership team.
- Gain exposure to a complex, multi-location business.
- Opportunity to improve processes, reporting and systems.