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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
- Strong 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
- Solid 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

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