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Senior Accountant
<p>Join a fast-growing and dynamic organization where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers significant growth potential for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop leadership experience and progress toward a future management position. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial operations, process improvement initiatives, and team leadership, while supporting the organization&#39;s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file GST returns and act as the primary liaison with the CRA.</li><li>Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors on tax-related matters.</li><li>Research, analyze, and recommend appropriate accounting treatments for complex transactions.</li><li>Assist with year-end reporting requirements and support external assurance engagements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payment processes, including approval of cheque runs and electronic disbursements.</li><li>Review and approve bi-weekly payroll.</li><li>Manage property lease payments and associated Common Area Maintenance (CAM) expenses.</li><li>Support annual insurance renewals in partnership with the Operations team.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor the Accounts Receivable team.</li><li>Oversee customer onboarding, collections activities, and AR reporting.</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts through proactive client communication.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Document existing financial and operational reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, and optimization of systems including Dynamics 365 Business Central.</li><li>Contribute to reporting enhancements and business intelligence initiatives, including potential automation and dashboard development using Power BI.</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative &amp; Cross-Functional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Manage business license renewals in collaboration with the Operations team.</li><li>Partner with departmental leaders to ensure efficient financial and operational processes across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>CPA in progress, designation or equivalent.</li><li>Progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance.</li><li>Previous experience leading or supervising team members is an asset.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is advantageous.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools such as Power BI are assets.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.</li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013483123 in all correspondence.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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  • Burnaby, BC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Join a fast-growing and dynamic organization where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant who thrives in a hands-on environment and is eager to contribute beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers significant growth potential for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop leadership experience and progress toward a future management position. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial operations, process improvement initiatives, and team leadership, while supporting the organization&#39;s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file GST returns and act as the primary liaison with the CRA.</li><li>Coordinate with external accounting and tax advisors on tax-related matters.</li><li>Research, analyze, and recommend appropriate accounting treatments for complex transactions.</li><li>Assist with year-end reporting requirements and support external assurance engagements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payment processes, including approval of cheque runs and electronic disbursements.</li><li>Review and approve bi-weekly payroll.</li><li>Manage property lease payments and associated Common Area Maintenance (CAM) expenses.</li><li>Support annual insurance renewals in partnership with the Operations team.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor the Accounts Receivable team.</li><li>Oversee customer onboarding, collections activities, and AR reporting.</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and support collection efforts through proactive client communication.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Document existing financial and operational reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, and optimization of systems including Dynamics 365 Business Central.</li><li>Contribute to reporting enhancements and business intelligence initiatives, including potential automation and dashboard development using Power BI.</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative &amp; Cross-Functional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Manage business license renewals in collaboration with the Operations team.</li><li>Partner with departmental leaders to ensure efficient financial and operational processes across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

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