Senior Accountant

Posted 5 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 90,000 to 95,000 per year

Job Description

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.

Who- the Company:
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.

What- the Role:
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.

Who- the Candidate:

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.

How Much:
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.

Where:
Based in the company’s Vancouver head office. Hybrid working schedule of Mon-Tues-Wed in-office and Thurs-Fri remote.

When & How to Apply:
This Senior Accountant search is moving very quickly, and interviews start soon! SWIM is presenting candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!

About Swim Recruiting

SWIM provides Permanent and Contract Recruitment Services in a variety of specializations and industries. Our well established client network includes small businesses right through to large global corporations.