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Sr. Accountant
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our client on a short term contract to permanent basis in Burnaby, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, particularly in areas such as inventory valuation, revenue, and cost recognition.</p><p><br></p><p>The main responsibilities of this role include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports related to inventory valuation, revenue, and cost recognition, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</li><li>Create and review detailed journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers for inventory accounting to ensure proper classification and accuracy.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on key inventory-related profit and loss and balance sheet items, providing detailed commentary and insights to stakeholders.</li><li>Lead or contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing inventory accounting processes and strengthening internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with teams across Sales, Legal, Operations, and FP& A to address complex inventory transactions and ensure consistent accounting treatment.</li></ul>
<p>The candidate should have the following working history experience:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proven experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, variance analysis, and financial reporting practices.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory standards such as US GAAP and SOX compliance are considered an asset.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial documents.</li></ul>
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  • Burnaby, BC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 38.00 - 48.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our client on a short term contract to permanent basis in Burnaby, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, particularly in areas such as inventory valuation, revenue, and cost recognition.</p><p><br></p><p>The main responsibilities of this role include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports related to inventory valuation, revenue, and cost recognition, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</li><li>Create and review detailed journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers for inventory accounting to ensure proper classification and accuracy.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on key inventory-related profit and loss and balance sheet items, providing detailed commentary and insights to stakeholders.</li><li>Lead or contribute to special projects aimed at enhancing inventory accounting processes and strengthening internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with teams across Sales, Legal, Operations, and FP& A to address complex inventory transactions and ensure consistent accounting treatment.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-24T04:04:24Z

Sr. Accountant Job in Burnaby | Robert Half