Senior Accountant
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Abbotsford, BC. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities. The Senior Accountant prepares financial statements, supports budgeting and forecasting, and ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. The role includes analyzing financial performance, preparing reports for leadership, and providing guidance on cost management and profitability. This individual also collaborates with operations and project teams to align financial reporting with program delivery activities and supports process improvements within the finance function.
Qualifications
- Strong financial accounting and reporting skills, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling to support business decision-making.
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, along with solid Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of tax regulations, internal controls, and compliance requirements relevant to Canadian accounting practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Relevant post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or in progress) is an asset.
- Experience in construction, mechanical services, building services, or utility program environments is considered an advantage.
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Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, manage reconciliations, and complete month-end and year-end close activities while preparing financial statements. Support budgeting and forecasting, analyze financial performance, report findings to leadership, ensure compliance, and collaborate with operations and project teams to improve finance processes.
Requirements
Requires strong financial accounting and reporting skills, experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling, and proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Excel. A relevant post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field is expected; a CPA designation or progress toward one is an asset, as is experience in construction, mechanical or building services, or utility programs.
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Month-End and Year-End Close
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Software and ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Cost Management and Profitability Analysis
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Statements
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting Software
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Canadian Accounting Practices
- Tax Regulations
- Internal Controls
- Compliance
- Cost Management
- Profitability Analysis
- CPA
- Program Delivery
- Utility Programs
- Mechanical Services
- Building Services
- Construction