Lead Accountant

Inkeros; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting functions and drive financial accuracy. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and 3–5 years of accounting experience, including knowledge of U.S. GAAP and cloud-based accounting tools. This full-time role offers a salary range of $70,000–$84,000 and benefits including dental and health care.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public practice or high-growth industries.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or cross-border accounting is a strong asset.
• Solid grasp of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage and execute payroll processing across multiple Canadian provinces.
• Prepare and analyze weekly/monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Assist with preparation for audits and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

CPA designation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Advanced Excel skills

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation in Canada

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Power BI

Job description

Overview

On-Site – Vancouver, BC

Full-Time | No Remote or Hybrid Options

About the Role :

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a critical role in managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining financial accuracy, and supporting key decision-making processes. You'll oversee core financial operations, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate directly with leadership to ensure the integrity and performance of our financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Core Accounting Operations
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, payroll entries, and vendor payments.
  • Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
  • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet items.
  • Track and allocate costs across departments, campaigns, or business lines to enhance financial visibility.

• Payroll Administration
  • Manage and execute payroll processing across multiple Canadian provinces, ensuring full compliance with provincial employment standards, tax regulations, and remittances.
  • Administer cloud-based payroll systems.
  • Coordinate with HR and finance teams to manage employee changes, benefits, and government filings.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare and analyze weekly / monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
  • Produce detailed cost of acquisition reporting and business unit-level P&L breakdowns.
  • Conduct variance analysis and deliver insight-driven reports to management.
  • Maintain data accuracy and support executive decision-making with actionable insights.

• Tax, Audit, and Compliance
  • Assist with preparation for audits and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
  • Support compliance with regulatory requirements and coordinate tax filings.
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls and ensure proper documentation practices.

• Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with leadership.
  • Monitor actual performance against projections and support corrective planning.
  • Partner with management to translate financial insights into strategic actions.

• Process & Systems Improvements
  • Identify and drive automation and process enhancements across finance workflows.
  • Champion the use of cloud-based tools and support adoption across the organization.

What You Bring

• CPA designation.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public practice or high-growth industries.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP or cross-border accounting is a strong asset.
• Solid grasp of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online).
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with BI / reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or Google Data Studio) is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $70,000.00-$84,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Licence / Certification

• CPA designation in Canada (required)

Location

Vancouver, BC (required)

Work Location : In person