Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. The team is predominantly located in Vancouver, BC, but the successful candidate can be located anywhere in Canada.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, Finance, the Senior Accountant will manage full cycle accounting, financial reporting, and contractual compliance for existing and new programs. As a key member of the Finance team, this role will participate in ensuring that all aspects of accounting with a key focus on accounts receivable & award payable, internal management reporting, and external statutory reporting are delivered to the highest standard. The Senior Accountant will ensure strong controls are maintained in our client's existing processes and drive the team to improve upon the financial processes and procedures to create efficiencies. 

Responsibilities:

• Mentor your team members and colleagues to support growth and development
• Monitor and manage the workload of direct reports; while managing multiple priorities
• Review work of intermediate and senior team members and provide constructive feedback where required
• Support the Assistant Controller Finance in achieving departmental goals, objectives and internal service standards
• Participate in the hiring and onboarding process for hires
• Champion and support other business leads to increase knowledge and usefulness of the financial health of the organization 
• Assist in the review of selected weekly/monthly reconciliations and perform analysis on selected accounts and working papers as prepared by the team
• Support the team in the identification and resolution of day-to-day issues involving systems and controls, accounting, approval and contracts
• Ensure month-end timelines are met to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting
• Support the wider Finance team in the preparation of board reports and management reporting packages
• Perform technical accounting analysis as required, providing insights and recommendations to the Assistant Controller and Director of Financial Services
• Support the implementation of accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support the research of accounting issues where necessary for compliance with generally accepted compliance principle.
• Examine and analyze financial records/documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
• Solve complex accounting problems through the application of generally accepted accounting principles
• Support the management of funding contracts and financial reporting materials to meet funder and corporate needs
• Support the analysis of financial information received to monitor financial results and changes to keep senior leadership abreast 
• Identify and assess areas for process improvements and efficient workflows while ensuring adequate internal controls for company oversight
• Document new and updated processes
• Field questions and requests from auditors 
• Act as a key contact for cross-functional communication with operational working groups
• As a key contact for external audit fieldwork, review working papers and field questions/ requests as necessary
• CRA federal and provincial regulations knowledge as it pertains to sales tax

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or equivalent recognized accounting designation in progress or completed
• 2+ years of progressive financial reporting experience
• 5+ years relevant experience working in full cycle accounting
• Proven reporting and presentation skills inclusive of senior management
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral – with all levels of stakeholders
• Ability to think conceptually, conduct research, analyze, and solve complex issues, exercise sound judgment and make effective recommendations
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and dynamic work environment
• High attention to detail

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.