Financial Accountant

Clarity Recruitment; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the professional services sector is seeking a Financial Accountant in Burnaby. The role focuses on financial reporting and compliance, requiring a CPA designation and a strong foundation in accounting principles. This hybrid-position emphasizes collaboration across departments to enhance the financial operations of the entity, promising a dynamic work environment with opportunities for impactful contributions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonus potential

Flexible hybrid work model

RRSP matching and stock option eligibility

Paid CPA dues

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in a large, public, multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform P&L and variance analysis with meaningful commentary.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Location: Burnaby, BC

Flexibility: Hybrid, 1 day/week in-office

Salary: $75-80,000

The Opportunity:

Our client, a leading organization in the professional services space, is seeking a Financial Accountant to support financial reporting and compliance across multiple Canadian entities. This is a high-impact opportunity for a CPA-designated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to make a real impact. The role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of SOX/internal controls, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvement.

As a key member of the finance team, the Financial Accountant will contribute to the monthly close process, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and provide insightful analysis on financial results. The successful candidate will also play a key role in identifying process gaps, supporting system optimization, and participating in compliance activities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation
• Complete monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
• Perform P&L and variance analysis with meaningful commentary for leadership
• Ensure SOX compliance and support internal controls
• Collaborate across departments to support financial operations and reporting
• Assist in statutory reporting and audit preparation

What You Bring

• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis and full-cycle accounting
• Experience in a large, public, multinational company
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS
• Familiarity with SOX/internal controls and compliance
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proactive, analytical mindset with a drive for process improvement

What's In It for You

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Flexible hybrid work model (1 day in-office)
• RRSP matching and stock option eligibility
• Paid CPA dues
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3268275

• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration