New Senior Accountant Job in British Columbia

Burke Recruiting; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-driven Senior Accountant in British Columbia to lead month-end close and mentor junior team members. The role focuses on improving accounting processes in a remote-first work environment, exposing the candidate to emerging finance technologies. Candidates should have strong experience in full-cycle accounting and familiarity with cloud-based tools like Xero and QuickBooks Online. Competitive salary between $70K–$100K.

Benefits

Flexible, remote-first work environment

Exposure to automation and emerging finance technologies

High-impact role with growth potential toward Controller

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting and working papers.
• Proficiency with cloud-based accounting software and Excel.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance; US exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financial statements.
• Manage payroll, compliance filings, and full-cycle accounting tasks.
• Mentor junior accountants and uphold quality across deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance workflows.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Proficiency with cloud-based tools

Canadian tax compliance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant Job in British Columbia

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Anywhere, British Columbia

Job Type: In-Office

Salary: $70K–$100K

We’re looking for a detail-driven, tech-curious Senior Accountant who’s passionate about clean books, smart systems, and strategic finance. In this role, you’ll support multiple growing companies by leading month-end close, mentoring junior team members, and improving accounting processes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love exploring how automation and AI can elevate finance, this is a chance to make a real impact—while growing into a future Controller.

What You’ll Do

Join our team as a Senior Accountant in British Columbia and make a strategic impact.

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financial statements
• Manage payroll, compliance filings, and full-cycle accounting tasks
• Mentor junior accountants and uphold quality across deliverables
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting and working papers
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (e.g., Xero, QBO) and Excel
• Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance; US exposure is a plus

What’s In It for You

• Flexible, remote-first work environment
• Exposure to automation and emerging finance technologies
• High-impact role with growth potential toward Controller
• Supportive, collaborative, and process-driven team culture

How to Apply: Ready to explore this opportunity? Send your resume to Patrick Kehoe at [e-mail]. Even if you’re not actively looking, we’d welcome a conversation.