We are conducting a search on behalf of our client for a Senior Staff Accountant. Our client is a well-established professional services firm that supports public and private companies through a broad range of finance, corporate, and management solutions. The organization provides expertise in accounting and finance, corporate governance, business administration, corporate development, fundraising, and strategic advisory services, helping clients achieve their operational and growth objectives.

Working within a collaborative and client-focused environment, the Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting, financial reporting, and client service support.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers to ensure accurate and complete financial records.

Review the work of junior accounting staff and provide day-to-day feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.

Coordinate client payments, payroll processing, and statutory filings, including GST and WCB returns.

Support month-end and year-end reporting, financial analysis, audit engagements, and client reporting requirements.

Serve as a key point of contact for client inquiries, ensuring responsive and professional service delivery.

Collaborate with senior team members on process improvements, special projects, and other client-related accounting and administrative initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

A successful candidate will have:

3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience, including strong experience with Accounts Payable (AP)

Hands-on experience with GST filings, and ideally payroll processing

Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals,



with experience in reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reviews

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong command of English

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking

High aptitude for working with technology and digital tools — strong IT skills and adaptability in a digital workplace

Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team

Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship is required

Experience working with public companies and/or IFRS is a valuable asset

Experience collaborating with external auditors, senior leadership, or within a structured team workplace is considered an asset

An accounting designation is considered an asset but not a requirement

What’s in it for you?

Health coverage, including massage therapy, acupuncture, counselling, vision care, and travel insurance

A Health Spending Account, which can also be flexibly allocated toward eligible lifestyle expenses, such as gym memberships and sports equipment

Dental expenses covered through the Health Spending Account

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Three weeks of vacation, in addition to statutory holidays

Access to a Learning and Development platform

Company-paid professional dues, including CPA membership fees

Two weeks of paid study leave for employees pursuing their CPA designation

Performance-based bonus potential

Free beverages, including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

Monthly team lunches

Company events, including our summer and holiday parties

Where you’ll work:
Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Job type:
Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:
Monday to Friday

Salary range:
$70,000 - $85,000 per annum.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

We use AI-enabled tools to assist with resume screening. All final decisions are made by a human recruiter.

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📌 Senior Staff Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 Baker Tilly WM
📍 British Columbia