Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Job :

91401

Location:

Vancouver;
British Columbia

Overview:

Our client is an established, industry-leading industrial transportation operation and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for a 1-year contract position to support their finance team during an active, high-volume period. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role takes ownership of full-cycle accounting, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting under IFRS. The position is full-time and on-site at their North Vancouver office.

What

you will be doing:

• Drive full-cycle accounting functions and maintain data integrity across general ledger, fixed assets, and capital accounts in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist in assembling monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for leadership, board members, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations, daily operational banking duties, and cash flow tracking.
• Manage indirect tax filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission of GST and PST returns.
• Collaborate with department heads to support annual operational and capital budget preparation, variance tracking, and periodic re-forecasting.
• Facilitate year-end audit requirements and serve as a primary contact for external audit inquiries.
• Partner with operational teams to review union timesheet entries, track labour allocations, and support accurate payroll processing.
• Extract and synthesize operational and systems data into the enterprise ERP to produce actionable reporting for management.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging schedules and liaise with leadership to expedite collections and address outstanding balances.
• Evaluate internal controls alongside the finance leadership team to safeguard company assets and maintain transaction accuracy.
• Support ongoing systems enhancements and take part in special accounting initiatives as needed.

What you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Valid CPA designation (or recognized equivalent).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience across industry or public practice.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with capital asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and multi-phase project allocations.
• High proficiency with major ERP platforms (e.g., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or Spreadsheet Server is an asset.
• Working knowledge of unionized payroll environments or industrial cost-tracking workflows is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the discipline to prioritize deliverables and operate effectively under tight reporting cycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build professional partnerships across operational departments.

Other Information:

Work Arrangement

• 1-Year Contract, Full-time (Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts)
• On-site in North Vancouver, BC

Salary/Rate Range:

$95,000- $105,000