INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Surrey; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Surrey, BC is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant/Accounting Lead to support day‑to‑day accounting, month‑end close, and financial reporting within a growing owner‑managed business. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong full‑cycle accounting skills, and ERP system knowledge, with Acumatica being a plus. This is a permanent, on‑site role starting ASAP in Surrey.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or product-based environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Acumatica experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes and year-end close activities.
• Prepare reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

ERP systems

Acumatica ERP

Excel

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Accounting designation in progress

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Our Client

Our client, a well-established manufacturing and distribution company, is seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant / Accounting Lead to join their team in Surrey, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, owner‑managed business environment and is looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations, month‑end processes, financial reporting, and mentoring junior accounting staff. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the organization and contribute to ongoing financial process improvements.

Position Title: Senior Accountant/Accounting Lead

Location: Surrey, BC

Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities
• Support payroll accounting and related reconciliations
• Prepare and assist with GST, PST, and other tax filings
• Assist with inventory accounting and cost accounting activities
• Generate financial reports and provide analysis to management
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Work within the ERP system to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy
• Support the finance department transitions and special projects as required
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and tax filings
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or product-based environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is required
• Experience with Acumatica ERP is considered a strong asset
• Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a hands‑on environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Accounting designation or progress toward a designation is considered an asset, but is not required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a small to mid‑sized owner‑managed business
• Inventory and cost accounting experience
• Supervisory or mentoring experience