We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join an education organization in North Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This six-month assignment will provide critical accounting support during a busy period, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and helping the team manage a high volume of reconciliations. The role offers a flexible schedule with a hybrid work arrangement of two to three days in the office each week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a large portfolio of general ledger accounts and complete timely reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement items.<br>• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Post journal entries and assist with month-end close activities in accordance with public sector reporting requirements.<br>• Provide operational accounting support while the organization continues work within its current ERP environment and related financial processes.<br>• Document accounting workflows and procedures within Workday to improve consistency and support team operations.<br>• Contribute to budget preparation and forecast reporting, including submissions required by external stakeholders such as the ministry.<br>• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests by analyzing historical costs, identifying trends, and supporting cost-saving reviews.<br>• Use legacy system information as a reference source when needed to validate transactions and reconcile financial data.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a busy finance team in Vancouver, British Columbia within the logistics industry. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage reporting deadlines, maintain accurate financial records, and provide sound analysis in a fast-paced office environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial close activities, reconciliations, audit preparation, and ongoing accounting operations while working closely with internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce accurate financial statements and supporting reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close processes by preparing accruals, posting journal entries, and completing account reconciliations on schedule.<br>• Monitor general ledger activity to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and discrepancies are resolved promptly.<br>• Review financial results, investigate variances, and highlight trends or risks that may affect business performance.<br>• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and respond to requests for financial information in a timely manner.<br>• Support corporate tax reporting activities by maintaining organized records and assisting with required filings and schedules.<br>• Contribute accounting insight to management reporting, and assist with budgeting and forecasting when needed.<br>• Provide backup support across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and coordinate with banks, vendors, and other external parties on finance matters.<br>• Maintain strong data integrity within accounting systems, oversee expense reimbursements, and respond to finance-related questions from internal and external contacts.