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Senior Accountant

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Expected Salary Range: $80,000 – 85,000 per year · Full-time

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Expected Salary Range: $80,000 – 85,000 per year
Job type
Full-time
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Experience
5+ years experience in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end processes
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Our client is a well-established private enterprise seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team and support both the day-to-day accounting operations and broader financial objectives of the organization. This position offers a balance of hands-on accounting responsibilities, financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement, while providing meaningful exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making. As the ideal candidate, you are a CPA-designated professional with strong technical accounting expertise and a proactive, business-minded approach. Organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative, you take ownership of your work and enjoy partnering with stakeholders across the business to drive results. If this sounds like you, we would love to connect today!

Location: Vancouver, BC

Expected Salary Range: $80,000 – 85,000 per year

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the organization
  • Analyze financial results and provide insights to support business decisions
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury-related activities
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
  • Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors and advisors
  • Monitor customer credit risk and support effective credit management practices
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies
  • Collaborate with business leaders and mentor junior team members to support organizational goals
  • Assist with additional projects, as required by Management

Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
  • Canadian CPA designation is a mandatory requirement
  • 5+ years experience in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end processes
  • Industry experience within international trade, commodities, import/export, distribution, or other globally-focused business environments is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, complemented by the ability to interpret financial data, identify key trends, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (specifically Excel), accounting systems and ERP platforms
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks with competing deadlines
  • Have a strong capability to work independently and collaboratively with sound business judgment

Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to submit their resume by clicking on the "APPLY" button. McNeill Nakamoto is committed to recruiting with a focus on equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, therefore, we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only select individuals will be contacted for follow-up.

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Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements and management reports, support budgeting and forecasting, and analyze results to inform business decisions. Oversee accounting operations, cash flow, compliance, audits, credit management, and process improvements while collaborating with business leaders and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

A Canadian CPA designation and a degree or diploma in accounting or finance are required, along with at least five years of full-cycle accounting experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and controls, advanced Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication, organization, and analytical abilities; experience in globally focused industries is preferred.

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month-End Processes
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Treasury Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger
  • Canadian Accounting Standards
  • Internal Controls
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Credit Risk Management
  • Process Improvement

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Data & Analytics

Keywords

  • Canadian CPA
  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Financial Statements
  • Management Reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Banking Relationships
  • Treasury
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • General Ledger
  • Canadian Accounting Standards
  • Tax Compliance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Year-End Audits
  • External Auditors
  • Credit Risk
  • Process Improvement
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accounting Systems
  • ERP Platforms
  • International Trade
  • Commodities
  • Import/Export
  • Distribution

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