Intermediate Accountant

Cespira; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cespira is seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team in Vancouver, BC. This role involves managing the month-end close process, supporting financial statement preparation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in accounting, and CPA designation is advantageous. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role with proven month‑end close ownership.
• Experience with preparing tax schedules and ensuring compliance.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close activities.
• Manage intercompany accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Support financial statements preparation and auditing activities.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

JD Edwards or similar ERP

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team based in Vancouver, BC. The primary responsibility is delivering an accurate and timely month‑end close and supporting the preparation of management and consolidated group financial statements. Building on the existing scope of close support, reconciliations, and reporting, this role requires a strong understanding of intercompany capability, including reconciliations, clearing breaks, and supporting elimination entries. The Accountant will maintain high-quality working papers and lead sheets, strengthen close discipline, and support audit and tax reporting activities while ensuring robust internal controls and compliance.

Month‑end close and Core Accounting

• Own and deliver assigned month‑end close activities to agreed timelines, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Prepare and month‑end reconciliations, supporting schedules, monthly lead sheets, and working papers with a clear audit trail.
• Review journal entries and transactions prepared by junior accountant.
• Maintain and reconcile sub‑ledgers to the general ledger; investigate and resolve variances promptly.
• Perform variance analysis, identify drivers of movements, and communicate key performance insights to Finance leadership.
• Manage fixed asset register and handle fixed asset‑related accounting entries, including depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
• Support the AP function through the review and posting of invoice and payment journal vouchers.

Intercompany Accounting

• Manage intercompany accounting processes, including monthly intercompany reconciliations, clearing aged differences, and coordinating confirmations with counterparties.
• Prepare intercompany eliminations and consolidation inputs, including preparation of elimination journals and intercompany schedules.

Financial statements, reporting, and audit support

• Preparation of monthly management reporting and contribute to consolidated group financial statement disclosure schedules.
• Compile month‑end close checklists and prepare monthly and quarterly audit binders with complete supporting documentation.
• Perform annual impairment analysis of fixed assets, intangible assets, and goodwill.
• Support year‑end audit requests and respond to external queries in a timely, well‑documented manner. Research, analyze, and prepare technical accounting memorandums in accordance with IFRS standards.

Tax and compliance support

• Prepare and maintain tax schedules to support GST, PST, VAT and corporate income tax filings, as applicable.

Continuous improvement and cross‑cover

• Identify close and reconciliation issues, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain strong internal controls and compliance. Provide cover across the finance team as needed and support ad‑hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting.
• CPA designation advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3–6 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role with proven month‑end close ownership and delivery.
• Proficiency with Experience in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s and Pivot tables etc.).
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP is an asset.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving skills and able to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities.