General Accountant
Location: Surrey, BC

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

In the role of General 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Solid 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.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

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📌 General Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 Burke Recruiting
📍 British Columbia