The
Senior Accountant is crucial to our operations, supporting monthly financials and A/P Management within the Finance team. Their work provides company leadership with the precise financial data necessary for informed decision-making. They play a key role in helping the Finance team achieve timely month-end closings, enabling the Executive Leadership team to consistently monitor the company's financial performance. Their diverse responsibilities are essential for maintaining financial integrity and driving the company's growth.
This is a full-time maternity leave contract position based out of our Head Office in Richmond, BC, with the contract running through
January 2028. Note: you will have access to enroll on our company benefit plan.
Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000/annually, depending on experience.
- Stability & Growth: Join an industry that never stops. Fire and security services are essential to protecting people, property, and businesses, creating consistent demand and long-term career stability. With strong year-over-year growth and exciting expansion plans ahead, now is a great team to join us!
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (even on contract!): Enjoy extended health and dental coverage, a monthly profit-sharing bonus, and access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Career Development: We’re passionate about your growth. Take advantage of paid internal and external training, plus continuous learning opportunities to grow your career within the organization.
- Vibrant Team Culture: We know how to have fun - It’s part of our DNA! From team outings and pub nights to virtual game sessions, spirit weeks, and community volunteer events. You’ll feel connected, supported, and celebrated.
- Make a Real Impact: Your voice matters here. We love seeing team members bring forward ideas and watch them come to life. You’ll be empowered to make meaningful contributions every day.
- Be Proud of Where You Work: We have a strong reputation and are proud to be a trusted name in the communities we serve. When you join our team, you’re part of something bigger.
Monthly Financial Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze financial statements for the company, legal entities, holding company, and SG&A units in collaboration with the Operations Controller and Junior Accountant.
- Assist with monthly consolidated financial statements, including general ledger reconciliations and month-end/year-end adjusting entries.
- Manage intercompany GL balances and ensure accounts are accurately reconciled.
- Lead quarterly reviews with SG&A managers to analyze actual vs. budget performance.
- Prepare and/or review monthly tax filings and instalment payments, including GST, PST, and Texas Sales Tax.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, provincial, and federal reporting requirements.
- Prepare year-end working papers and schedules to support external audits, and review annual financial statements and corporate tax returns.
- Oversee fixed asset schedules and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
- Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve month-end processes and reporting.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance and recommending improvements where needed.
A/P Management
Oversee A/P Function and partner with the A/P team to:
- Review Bi-weekly payment run (checks, ACHs, EFTs).
- Review employee expense reports, both manual and through the Expensify system.
- Oversee employee corporate credit card reconciliations and payments.
- Handle AP reconciliations, accruals, and assist with general AP-related tasks.
- Provide backup support for AP team members.
- Lead AP process improvements to enhance efficiency.
General Team Support
- Serve as backup for monthly bank reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation/reporting of KPI’s.
- Create and modify existing SOPs to help ensure standardization within the department.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
- Prepare and review bi-weekly commission reports.
- Please note: this is not an exhaustive list and other responsibilities may be added to the role as needed.
- Champion of Company DNA and Culture: Embrace and promote our values and culture in all aspects of your work.
- Experience: 3+ years of relevant Canadian experience in a similar role (hands-on experience with the key responsibilities identified above).Experience with consolidated financials would be an asset. Experience with foreign transactions would be an asset.
- Education: Diploma/Degree in Accounting.
- Credential: CPA Certified, or near completion in the CPA program
- Computer Skills: Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel (ability to do VLookups, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Conditional Formatting).
- Organization Skills: drive for precision and quality in everything you do. An ability to keep on task despite competing priorities.
- Continuous Improvement: Adopt a "We Can Do This Better" ideology, always looking for ways to improve processes and being confident enough to share your ideas and drive action.
- Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, which includes the ability to listen, comprehend, collaborate, and share ideas. A willingness to speak directly to individuals when needed and not hide behind emails.
