Senior Accountant

Location: Vancouver, BC
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: $80- $85K/year + 4 weeks’ vacation + company-paid benefits

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support their finance function by overseeing daily accounting operations, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy across general ledger activities. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional looking to develop leadership experience while focusing on technical accounting and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Assist in coordinating month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting within 7–10 days.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee day-to-day AP and AR functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review vendor invoices, payment approvals, and cash applications.
• Optimize workflows to improve efficiency and system utilization.

Payroll & Taxation Support

• Support payroll processes, including benefit reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with GST/PST remittances and year-end T4 filings.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare variance analysis and detailed financial reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing financial data and insights.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to financial performance discussions.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Assist with GL system maintenance, upgrades, and process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting tasks and improve controls.
• Support expense management systems and related processes.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Assist in supervising junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance managers and other departments to resolve issues.
• Provide backup support for critical accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA designation (or final stages of CPA completion).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in mid-sized private enterprises or natural resources.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to provide actionable financial insights.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies

• Technical Accounting: GL, reconciliations, and reporting expertise.
• Attention to Detail: Accurate, high-quality work output.
• Problem-Solving: Solution-oriented analytical mindset.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and departments.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

The Senior Accountant role provides a hands-on chance to contribute meaningfully to the company’s financial operations while gaining leadership experience in a supportive environment.