Intermediate Accountant

Cespira; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cespira in Vancouver, BC, seeks an Intermediate Accountant to own month-end close and support consolidation and IFRS reporting. You will drive intercompany reconciliations, asset accounting, and tax schedules, while strengthening internal controls and partnering with Finance leadership.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within the Finance team in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• 3–6 years’ experience in a finance/accounting role with proven month-end close ownership and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal controls.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP’s and Pivot tables).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own and deliver assigned month-end close activities.
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Support monthly management reporting and consolidation inputs.
• Maintain robust internal controls and tax schedules.
• Assist during audits with documentation.

Conocimientos

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

IFRS knowledge

Audit support

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Herramientas

JD Edwards

Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team based in Vancouver,

BC, with primary responsibility for delivering an accurate and timely month-end close and supporting the

preparation of management and consolidated group financial statement preparation. Building on the

existing scope of close support, reconciliations, and reporting, this role requires strong understanding of

intercompany capability, including reconciliations, clearing breaks, and supporting elimination entries. The

Intermediate 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.

Job Requirements

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 transaction 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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