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About Our Client
Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution company, is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Accounting Lead to join their team in Surrey, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, owner-managed business environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end processes, financial reporting, and mentoring junior accounting staff. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the organization and contribute to ongoing financial process improvements.
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Job Details
- Position Title: Senior Accountant/Accounting Lead
- Location: Surrey, BC
- Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually (depending on experience)
- Job Type: Temporary-to-Permanent or Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities
- Support and participate in the month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities
- Support payroll accounting and related reconciliations
- Prepare and assist with GST, PST, and other tax filings
- Assist with inventory accounting and cost accounting activities
- Generate financial reports and provide analysis to management
- Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
- Work within the ERP system to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Support the finance department transitions and special projects as required
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of payroll accounting and tax filings
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or product-based environment is strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP systems is required
- Experience with Acumatica ERP is considered a strong asset
- Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a hands-on environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized owner-managed business
- Inventory and cost accounting experience
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Accounting designation or progress toward a designation is considered an asset, but is not required
How to Apply
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada, including a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.
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