Senior Accountant – Branch Accounting
Job in
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listed on 2025-12-20
Listing for:
Fix Network
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-20
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches, including:
- Review and oversight of accounts payable and receivable activity
- Revenue recognition, accruals, and judgment-based accounting entries
- Bank, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Serve as the primary owner of branch-level P&L and balance sheet results.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned locations.
- Lead variance analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to operations and management.
- Partner with leadership to explain financial performance and support decision‑making.
- Oversee preparation and filing of sales tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the business, recommending process or system updates as needed.
- Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
- Oversee inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
- Analyze shrink, margins, and inventory adjustments, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities.
- Partner closely with operations to strengthen controls, ensure data accuracy, and improve branch‑level financial processes.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Support system enhancements, new accounting procedures, and store openings or closures.
- Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members as needed.
- Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.
- Support internal audits, control reviews, and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, tax, IT, and finance teams.
- Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in multi‑entity or multi‑location environments.
- Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and month‑end close.
- Proficient with accounting software (BC365 an asset) and Microsoft products, with emphasis on Excel.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
- Ownership mindset with strong accountability.
- Ability to work independently and problem‑solve.
- High level of accuracy and consistency.
Customer‑service approach toward operations and branch teams.
In addition to joining dynamic and highly motivated team in a flexible and constantly evolving work environment. You will have access to the following benefits:
- Employer contribution to RRSP.
- The salary range $75 000 - $85 000 depending on the experience and qualification of the candidate.
- Training and development:
Learning doesn’t stop when you land a job. We’re committed to supporting you by investing in world‑class training programs. - 3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, plus 5 sick days per year.
- Equipment provided by the employer
- Medical insurance for you and your family, including telemedicine.
- Internal career opportunities.
- On‑site work schedule: 5 days a week at our office, fostering collaboration and team spirit.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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