Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis in Coquitlam, British Columbia. This role involves overseeing critical financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance while supporting the team during a leave period. As a key contributor, you will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and assisting with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities:• Manage and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Prepare and process payments, including handling transitions to new banking partners.• Perform month-end close activities, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and journal entries are properly recorded.• Establish and implement a structured approach for posting journal entries under appropriate ledger and expense codes.• Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure proper documentation.• Support accounting operations for multiple entities, including a law firm and a consultancy business in its startup phase.• Collaborate with external consultants to implement new financial structures and processes.• Utilize QuickBooks software (online and desktop) to manage accounting tasks efficiently.• Generate detailed financial reports and analyses as required.• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to address accounting queries.

• A minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the services industry requiring attention to detail. • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop, along with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Strong ability to reconcile accounts, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations. • Proven experience in managing general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries. • Familiarity with month-end close procedures and financial reporting. • Excellent adaptability and problem-solving skills to handle new structures and processes. • Outstanding communication skills to interact effectively with diverse teams. • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial tasks.

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Coquitlam, BC
onsite
Temporary
38.00 - 44.00 CAD / Hourly
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis in Coquitlam, British Columbia. This role involves overseeing critical financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance while supporting the team during a leave period. As a key contributor, you will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and assisting with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities:• Manage and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Prepare and process payments, including handling transitions to new banking partners.• Perform month-end close activities, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and journal entries are properly recorded.• Establish and implement a structured approach for posting journal entries under appropriate ledger and expense codes.• Reconcile credit card transactions and ensure proper documentation.• Support accounting operations for multiple entities, including a law firm and a consultancy business in its startup phase.• Collaborate with external consultants to implement new financial structures and processes.• Utilize QuickBooks software (online and desktop) to manage accounting tasks efficiently.• Generate detailed financial reports and analyses as required.• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to address accounting queries.
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