Senior Accountant

BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.

BE Power Equipment is proud to be recognized for a third year running as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This prestigious recognition is a testament to BE’s strong leadership and our commitment on creating an inclusive workplace to achieve our shared goals.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
• Company RRSP matching plan
• Healthy work life balance
• Employee discount program
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
• Employee welcome package and other SWAG
• Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
• Team socials and engagement events in and outside of the office

The Senior Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, US tax compliance and filings, and all month-end closing activities. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines. They will work closely with Accounting Manager, banks, and external accountants to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient operations.

• Manage period end process, including review of journal entries, bank reconciliations, and more
• Review reconciliation of accounts on a monthly and annual basis, review of balance sheet accounts and schedules, including multiple intercompany accounts
• Ensure integrity of GL, and identify and prevent discrepancies
• Manage, track, and reconcile customer rebate programs, including monitoring outstanding rebate balances
• Prepare financial statements and analyze financial impacts
• Manage various statutory reporting requirements, tax filings and US tax compliance
• Heavily involved in year-end audit activities, liaison with external auditors
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecast
• Maintain monthly checklists, procedures, controls, and signoffs
• Assist in continuous improvement activities
• Assist in bookkeeping of other group entities as necessary
• Perform other reporting and ad hoc requests as required

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum of 2 years in Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller capacity preferably in a deadline driven environment
• ERP experience is an asset; solid knowledge of Microsoft Office; excellent proficiency in Excel in particular
• Experience in complex multi-entity transactions
• Excellent interpersonal and superior communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Strong knowledge of Canadian & US GAAP and full cycle accounting
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and the ability to multi-task
• Organized, self-driven, reliable, analytical thinking, and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively

We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.

The pay range for this role is:

65,000 - 75,000 CAD per year (BE Canada - BC)