Accounting Manager

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Accounting Manager – Accounts Receivable and Tax Job Description

Join a fast-growing, Canadian-owned organization as a hands‑on Accounting Manager within a dynamic finance team based in Burnaby. In this role, you will oversee the Accounts Receivable team, lead key tax and financial reporting activities, and play a central part in documenting, improving, and automating accounting and operational processes. This position offers significant exposure to modern systems, broad responsibilities, and a clear development path toward a Controller-level role in a busy, growth-oriented environment.

• Oversee the Accounts Receivable team, including customer onboarding, AR reporting, collections, and overall receivables processes.
• Follow up with clients on outstanding debts using phone, email, and other communication methods to ensure timely collections.
• Manage GST reporting, including preparation, review, and submission, and handle correspondence with the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Liaise with external accounting firms on tax issues and provide required documentation and support.
• Assist with preparing documents for external accounting firms and managing assurance engagements, including audits and reviews.
• Analyze accounting issues and provide recommendations for appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with relevant standards and company policies.
• Oversee the payment process by approving cheque runs and reviewing and approving electronic payments.
• Review and approve biweekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Manage property lease payments and oversee common area maintenance (CAM) costs, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Manage business licenses and renewals in coordination with the operations team to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist with annual insurance renewals in collaboration with the operations team, providing financial and operational information as needed.
• Oversee new systems processes and testing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Extensiv WMS, TMS, and other systems as required.
• Learn existing reporting processes, document how they are performed, and propose improvements, including automation opportunities using Power BI.
• Create and refine financial and management reports, including custom financial reporting to support decision-making.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including general ledger entries, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Monitor and improve AR‑related controls and procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk management.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and support to the AR team of five, including coaching, workload prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other departments to resolve issues, support business initiatives, and improve cross‑functional processes.
• Adapt to changing priorities, processes, and business needs, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Contribute to ongoing projects related to ERP upgrades, AP automation, expense reporting tools, and data analytics initiatives.

• CPA designation, with ideally at least one year of post‑designation experience (open to candidates who recently obtained their designation).
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience overseeing a team of at least three direct reports, preferably within an accounting or finance function.
• Hands‑on accounting experience in industry, including exposure to a fast‑paced, multi‑location, operational, or inventory‑based environment within a company with approximately $20M or more in revenues.
• Strong knowledge of GST, including preparation, reporting, and interaction with tax authorities.
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