Financial Accountant

Ausenco Careers; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Finance team in either Vancouver or Burnaby. This role involves maintaining trial balances for various entities, preparing month-end journals, and documenting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and at least 3 years' accounting experience. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 annually, with growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Holistic wellness support

Accessible leadership team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in general accounting in a professional services environment.
• Full cycle accounting experience including A/P, A/R.
• Experience with Canadian and US tax is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining trial balances for multiple entities.
• Prepare month end journals and documentation for audits.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

General accounting experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Exposure to corporate tax

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Professional accounting designation

Tools

Oracle Financials

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible in some of the world's most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value‑add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This position could be in Ausenco's offices either in Vancouver or Burnaby.

About the Role

• Assist in maintaining the trial balances of approximately 15 entities in 3 countries.
• Prepare and process complex month end journals.
• Prepare documentation for year end audits including tax packs and finance packs for select legal entities in multiple international jurisdictions.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations concurrently with Ausenco's Shared Service Centre.
• Prepare State and County tax returns as well as GST, QST, HST, PST, returns.
• Maintenance of fixed asset schedule for all North American entities.
• Complete and submit Statistics Canada surveys.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecast for North America Finance team.
• Provide backup duties for other accounting team members.
• Special projects including acquisition accounting, SRED working paper preparation, accounting for remote offices, ad‑hoc analysis.
• Other miscellaneous Finance related tasks, as required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting.
• Designated or pursuing professional accounting designation.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in general accounting in a professional services environment.
• Full cycle accounting experience including A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger maintenance and government remittances is an asset.
• Exposure to corporate tax and annual audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A motivated individual who can work independently.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to innovate and create efficiencies.
• Experience with Oracle Financials is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, SUMIF, OFFSET, VLOOKUP).
• IFRS knowledge.
• Audit experience is an asset.
• Exposure to Canadian and US Tax is an asset.

We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $75,000 - 80,000 annually.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.