Intermediate Accountant

Northside Industries; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team-oriented culture

Operational accounting exposure

Job summary

Northside Industries in West Kelowna is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team and support day-to-day accounting operations. You will work closely with the Controller to enhance financial reporting and strengthen month-end processes.

The role offers ownership, collaboration, and opportunities to drive process improvements in a stable, team-oriented environment. Manufacturing exposure and ERP system proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Manufacturing experience is a strong asset.
• ERP system experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and explain financial variances.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and support month-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and supporting schedules.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances.
• Support timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Support receivables collections and payables processes.
• Help maintain visibility into cash flow and working capital activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.
• Support accounting process improvements and standardization initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Variance analysis

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team and support the day-to-day accounting operations.

Working closely with the Controller, this role offers the opportunity to build strong operational accounting experience while contributing to accurate financial reporting, disciplined month-end processes, and continuous process improvement.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and working in a stable, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Month-End & Accounting Operations

• Assist with and support month-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances
• Support timely financial reporting across multiple entities

AR/AP & Operational Support

• Support receivables collections and payables processes
• Help maintain visibility into cash flow and working capital activities
• Ensure transactional accuracy and timely processing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Support accounting process improvements and standardization initiatives
• Assist with onboarding and integration of new entities
• Help maintain accounting controls, SOPs, and reporting deadlines
• Contribute to workflow efficiency and operational consistency

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Manufacturing experience is considered a strong asset
• ERP system experience required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and explain financial variances
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• CPA designation not required
• Must be local to the Okanagan

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 - $69,000 based on experience
• Stable and collaborative work environment
  
• Hands-on exposure to operational accounting and process improvement