Senior Accountant

Western Integrated is a leading provider of industrial automation, electrical engineering, and control systems solutions, helping customers improve safety, productivity, and operational performance through innovative technology and expert execution. Since 1982, we have partnered with organizations across forestry, mining, manufacturing, municipal infrastructure, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and other industrial sectors to deliver turnkey solutions—from design and engineering through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Our Electrical Services team builds, installs, maintains, and commissions electrical systems across the Lower Mainland, supporting critical facilities including airports, hospitals, industrial sites, commercial buildings, and municipal infrastructure. We partner closely with our clients to deliver design-build projects, custom electrical solutions, distribution and lighting upgrades, as well as conveyor and machine installations. Backed by a team of skilled engineers, technologists, and Red Seal Electricians, Western Integrated is committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions that create long-term value for our customers and rewarding career opportunities for our employees

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Summary

Reporting to the Financial Controller, our team is seeking a professional, detail-oriented individual who has excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills. This individual must be comfortable in a multi-tasking environment as well as willing to be a team player in conducting all aspects of the job, including ad-hoc projects. We are looking for an organized go-getter who doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves and digging into the details.

What you will be doing:

As a senior member of the team, the Senior Accountant is an integral part of the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliation, and monthly continuity schedules preparation.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic management reports and analysis for senior leadership.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic management reports and analysis for senior leadership.
• Assist in maintaining financial databases / ERP (Netsuite), maintaining employee and project records.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and assessment of underlying reporting to streamline data-driven decision making across the organization.
• Payroll Oversight, process payroll journal entries, review payroll bi-weekly high level review.
• A/R Oversight, maintain processes and controls, assisting AR with troubleshooting, assist AR in processing of progress invoices.
• File and review sales tax returns and payroll source deductions.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of corporate tax filing.
• Support audit processes, liaison with external auditors and prepare audit schedules and supporting as required.
• Assist with annual planning and budgeting process.
• A/P & Purchasing Oversight, maintain processes and controls, assisting AP & Purchasing with troubleshooting and complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other financial analysis and reporting as required.
• Other accounting duties, as required.

What we need from you:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within at least 1 year working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Experience with ERP system, particularly Oracle Net Suite, is preferred.
• Full-cycle financial statement preparation experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is an asset.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational ability and problem-solving skill.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written as well as verbal) with the ability to…