General Accountant

Burke Recruiting Inc.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Recruiting Inc. in Surrey, BC is seeking a General Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close, reporting to the finance team.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and produce monthly statements, with a focus on accuracy, compliance with Canadian standards, and process improvements. The role requires at least 5 years of accounting experience in a Canadian corporate setting, strong Excel skills, and ERP experience; ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a Canadian corporate environment.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and applicable tax regulations.
• Solid experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and reconciling accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll liabilities.
• Managing month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Preparing monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Preparing customer invoices, recording payments, reconciling customer accounts, and following up on outstanding receivables.
• Providing backup support for accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and EFT/cheque payments.
• Preparing GST returns, WorkSafeBC reporting, and Employer Health Tax (EHT) reconciliations and remittances.
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, applicable tax regulations, and company policies.
• Preparing year-end working papers and assisting with external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective internal controls.
• Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and recommending improvements to accounting procedures and reporting processes.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Assisting with accounting projects and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Canadian GAAP

Excel advanced

ERP software

General ledger & closing

Independent work

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

General Accountant

Location: Surrey, BC

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

In the role of General Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries to maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and reconciling accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll liabilities.
• Managing month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Preparing monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance, identifying significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Preparing customer invoices, recording payments, reconciling customer accounts, and following up on outstanding receivables.
• Providing backup support for accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and EFT/cheque payments.
• Preparing GST returns, WorkSafeBC reporting, and Employer Health Tax (EHT) reconciliations and remittances.
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, applicable tax regulations, and company policies.
• Preparing year-end working papers and assisting with external audits.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective internal controls.
• Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies and recommending improvements to accounting procedures and reporting processes.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Assisting with accounting projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Canadian corporate accounting environment.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and applicable tax regulations.
• Solid experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and experience using ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.