Senior Accountant
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on CPA who enjoys complex accounting work, mentoring others, and collaborating across teams.
Who – The Company:
This North Vancouver-based, values-driven organization has a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, service, and innovation.
They partner closely with clients and manufacturers to deliver thoughtful, sustainability-focused solutions across a wide range of industries.
What- The Role:
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our client. Reporting to the Controller, this position leads complex accounting tasks, prepares internal and external financial statements, manages month- and year-end closes (including working papers), and delivers insightful financial analysis.
This role ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports cross-functional collaboration for accurate reporting, and provides guidance to colleagues without formal accounting backgrounds. It’s a hands-on, high-impact role requiring strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset.
- Prepare financial analyses and reports.
- Calculate and process commission payments.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Oversee direct external assurance engagements to ensure compliance.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Liaise with the Project Analyst to improve project financial procedures.
- Maintain the accounting system.
- Maintain and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Lead operational staff training efforts to improve the quality and flow of financial data.
- Support junior staff as needed or assigned.
- Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and system optimization.
- Perform additional assigned responsibilities as needed.
Who- the Candidate:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- 4+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting.
- Background in engineering or construction industry is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Very strong financial analysis skills.
- Solid background in consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Skilled in utilizing technology with a focus on its practical application, rather than deep technical expertise.
- Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Business Central is an asset.
- Ability to train and manage staff.
How much:
$80,000-$100,000, discretionary bonus, robust benefits package.
Where:
North Vancouver, BC, hybrid working model of Mon-Thurs onsite, Friday remote.
When & How To Apply:
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