We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a collaborative corporate team in Abbotsford, British Columbia. In this role, you will oversee core accounting operations for multiple entities while supporting accurate reporting, compliance, and informed business decisions. This position offers the chance to build a long-term career in a stable organization where you can contribute technical expertise and help develop entry-level accounting team members.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting activities across a portfolio of companies, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and current.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and supporting reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor day-to-day financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Administer payroll processing and complete related reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
- Coordinate statutory remittances and respond to inquiries from government bodies, vendors, and internal contacts as needed.
- Conduct financial reviews and project-based analysis to support planning, performance tracking, and operational decisions.
- Complete intercompany entries, post adjustments, and reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintain year-end files and working papers to support audit preparation and annual reporting requirements.
- Partner with the Controller on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
- Provide guidance to accounting staff, helping prioritize work, meet deadlines, and strengthen technical capabilities.
- At least 3 years of experience in a senior or intermediate accounting role, with 5 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience overall.
- Completion of, or current possession of, a recognized Canadian accounting designation.
- Strong capability in Excel, including the ability to work efficiently with financial data, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
- Hands-on experience with financial reporting, adjusting entries, general ledger reconciliations, and full-cycle accounting.
- Knowledge of payroll administration and payroll reconciliations is considered an asset.
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work well across teams and with external stakeholders.
- Experience using accounting systems such as Navision or similar ERP platforms is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, stay organized, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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