Senior Accountant

Posted 3 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

New Westminster, BC

Salary

dollar sign 90,000 to 105,000 per year

Job Description

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the business while working alongside kind, intelligent, and values-driven leaders. Well-rounded, full-cycle Senior Accountant role offering a strong mix of hands-on responsibilities, mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities.

Who- the Organization:
Our client is a well-established Western Canada–based organization operating across multiple industrial and infrastructure-related business lines. Founded in the 1970’s, the company has evolved into a diversified, entrepreneurial organization delivering integrated operational and project-based solutions, with a strong emphasis on safety, professionalism, and long-term growth.

What- the Role:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join its fast-paced, multi-division environment, ideally with experience in construction, recycling, transportation services, or manufacturing. The role is responsible for full-cycle accounting, project financials, and working papers, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for both executive and operational leadership. Reporting to the Controller, this is an in-office role working closely with the finance team on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for full-cycle accounting for our client and affiliated companies.
Month-end close, including journal entries, financial statements, working papers, reporting, and analysis.
Account reconciliations, treasury support, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
Fixed asset, lease, and covenant tracking and maintenance.
Payment processing (wire/EFT) and tax filings (GST, PST, and other government remittances).
Coordination with A/R and A/P teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Who- the Candidate:
Our client is seeking a motivated, proactive, and organized individual with excellent communications skills. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a stable company that offers opportunities for professional development.

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
3–5 years of experience in full cycle accounting, specifically within construction, heavy civil, recycling, or marine environments.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs).
Experience with construction specific ERP or accounting software such as Sage 300, Sage Intact, MS Dynamics.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
The ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial team members.

Where:
The company is headquartered in downtown New Westminster, just steps from SkyTrain and public transit, and close to shops, restaurants, and a vibrant, bustling city centre. Please note this is a full-time, in-office role with no remote or hybrid flexibility.

How Much:
The salary for this role will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of accounting experience and qualifications and is expected to range from $90,000 to $105,000. Please note that the top end of the range is intended for candidates who possess all preferred qualifications and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience.

In addition, the Senior Accountant will be eligible for:

RRSP matching program
Excellent extended health, dental, and vision benefits fully employer paid
3 weeks’ vacation to start

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