Reporting to the Controller, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team for an 18-month maternity leave contract. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing leadership and guidance to the accounting team. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficiency and integrity of financial processes while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

- Monitor daily banking activity.
- Process banking transactions, including EFTs, e-transfers, and other electronic payments as required.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger and intercompany accounts.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries and adjustments.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations accurately and on schedule.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances in a timely manner.
- Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Leadership & Team Support

- Provide leadership, training, mentorship, and ongoing development to finance and accounting staff.
- Act as a resource for complex accounting matters and support problem resolution across the department.
- Provide cross-functional backup support to accounting team members as required.

Systems & Process Improvement

- Coordinate testing for newly released and integrated system products affecting accounting operations.
- Lead semi-annual testing of accounting functions following system upgrades to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity across all accounting modules.




- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

- Establish, maintain, and enhance internal accounting controls and procedures.
- Support external audit requirements and collaborate with auditors during annual audits.
- Assist in resolving complex discrepancies related to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Claims.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- CPA designation, or actively pursuing CPA certification, is preferred.
- 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
- Robust understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working with large volumes of data and managing multiple priorities.
- A proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable, dependable, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new processes and technologies.

Compensation Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

- This is an onsite position. Are you comfortable commuting to our office based in Downtown Vancouver?

Work Location: In person

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