Senior Accountant

Base Salary Range: $95000 - $110000

Job Title:Senior Accountant
Job ID: 91401
Location: Vancouver; British Columbia


Overview:
Our client is an established, industry-leading industrial transportation operation and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for a 1-year contract position to support their finance team during an active, high-volume period. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role takes ownership of full-cycle accounting, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting under IFRS. The position is full-time and on-site at their North Vancouver office.

What you will be doing:

• Drive full-cycle accounting functions and maintain data integrity across general ledger, fixed assets, and capital accounts in accordance with IFRS.

• Assist in assembling monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for leadership, board members, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.

• Conduct regular account reconciliations, daily operational banking duties, and cash flow tracking.

• Manage indirect tax filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission of GST and PST returns.

• Collaborate with department heads to support annual operational and capital budget preparation, variance tracking, and periodic re-forecasting.

• Facilitate year-end audit requirements and serve as a primary contact for external audit inquiries.

• Partner with operational teams to review union timesheet entries, track labour allocations, and support accurate payroll processing.

• Extract and synthesize operational and systems data into the enterprise ERP to produce actionable reporting for management.

• Monitor accounts receivable aging schedules and liaise with leadership to expedite collections and address outstanding balances.

• Evaluate internal controls alongside the finance leadership team to safeguard company assets and maintain transaction accuracy.

• Support ongoing systems enhancements and take part in special accounting initiatives as needed.

What you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Valid CPA designation (or recognized equivalent).

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience across industry or public practice.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with capital asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and multi-phase project allocations.

• High proficiency with major ERP platforms (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or Spreadsheet Server is an asset.

• Working knowledge of unionized payroll environments or industrial cost-tracking workflows is strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills with the discipline to prioritize deliverables and operate effectively under tight reporting cycles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build professional partnerships across operational departments.

Other Information:
Work Arrangement

• 1-Year Contract, Full-time (Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts)

• On-site in North Vancouver, BC

Salary/Rate Range: $95,000- $105,000


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