Senior Accountant - Branch Accounting

Senior Accountant

Reports To: Controller

Location: Burnaby, BC

• 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.
• Permanent, full-time position