General Accountant (Surrey)

General Accountant (Surrey)

25 Oct
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Pro Administration Services
|
Surrey

25 Oct

Pro Administration Services

Surrey

- Location: 204-15288 54A Avenue, Surrey, V3S 6T4
- Employment Type: Full time, in-office
- Shifts: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

In the role of General Accountant / Senior Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Performing monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and reconciling accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll liabilities.
- Managing month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Preparing monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
- Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions, and providing recommendations for improvements.
- Preparing customer invoices, recording payments, reconciling customer accounts, and following up on outstanding receivables.
- Providing backup support for accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and EFT/cheque payments.
- Preparing GST returns, WorkSafeBC reporting, and Employer Health Tax (EHT) reconciliations and remittances.
- Ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, applicable tax regulations, and company policies.
- Preparing year-end working papers and assisting with external audits.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective internal controls.
- Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and recommending improvements to accounting procedures and reporting processes.




- Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Assisting with accounting projects and other related duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach. We are looking for a motivated professional who can work independently, take initiative in identifying accounting issues, and collaborate effectively within a team.

- A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Canadian corporate accounting environment.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and applicable tax regulations.
- Solid experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in accounting software and experience using ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and recommend solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

- CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Experience with Excel Power Query or other financial reporting and automation tools.
- Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment.

📌 General Accountant (Surrey)
🏢 Pro Administration Services
📍 Surrey

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