Great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant with public practice and industry experience to join a successful and well-established multi-national company in an exciting and growing industry. This is a newly added headcount driven by continued company growth, increased workload, and a high volume of ongoing projects across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and continually evolving, offering strong exposure across multiple areas of finance. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and working in an environment where they can contribute beyond the day-to-day while continuing to broaden their experience.
Our client has a 100-year history and offers a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding culture. They continue to scale and evolve, with a strong focus on growth and innovation. Their corporate values are rooted in teamwork, trust, and integrity, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for employees.
The Senior Accountant position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and is responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports/statements and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures. This individual must be a strong team player and be able to communicate with several cross functional roles. This individual requires the ability to understand new concepts, operate in a proactive manner and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages and ensure accurate and timely close processes.
- Prepare working papers and reconciliations as assigned.
- Provide accounting support and oversight to the Finance Department and Branch Operations.
- Support the preparation of tax returns and any resulting audits.
- Support and lead year-end audit and review engagements.
- Management and support of the annual budgeting process.
- Treasury management and monitoring of cash flow.
- Respond to ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
- Investigate and resolve financial transactions and reporting issues.
- Develop, recommend and continuously improve internal controls and processes.
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the operations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Financial Reporting Manager.
- Must possess CPA designation or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a full cycle accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of ASPE and experience with IFRS an asset.
- Strong understanding of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
- Excellent proficiency with Excel and relevant accounting software, experience with Epicor an asset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a commitment to accurate, complete and detail-oriented work.
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Sound analytical thinking, problem solving, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote mutually beneficial, respectful, and professional relationships with all levels of an organization.
- Behave ethically and with integrity.
Base salary in the range of $90-95K commensurate with level of experience, skills, and education + a discretionary bonus, robust compensation package including RSP contribution, professional dues and free transit pass- please discuss further with SWIM.
Based in the company’s Vancouver head office. Hybrid working schedule of Mon-Tues-Wed in-office and Thurs-Fri remote.
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