Senior Accountant

Intelligent City; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable urban housing company located in Delta, BC is looking for a Senior Accountant. This hybrid role involves leading month-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing or construction, and a degree in Accounting or related field. Candidates with CPA designation are preferred. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Benefits begin after 3 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or construction industry.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are required.
• Must have proactive communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Collaborate with project managers to track project margins.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting experience

Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical and organizational skills

Proactive communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA designation or candidacy

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Epicor

Job description

At Intelligent City, we empower people to live better, by building smarter and addressing the urgent need for sustainable urban housing. We don’t just think about change—it’s a mission to accelerate the supply of sustainable urban housing by leveraging renewable resources and industrialized manufacturing.

Build Smarter. Live Better. Think Change. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply to join our team and help us build a better world!

Open Positions:

1 open position

Location:

This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from home part of the week. Regular in-person presence, is required at our Delta, BC manufacturing facility.

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday

Summary of Role & Responsibilities - Senior Accountant:

• Lead full-cycle month-end close including reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Maintain general ledger integrity
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Ensure accurate job costing and WIP reporting
• Collaborate with project managers to track project margins and progress billings
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Coordinate semi-monthly payroll and benefits administration
• Prepare and remit GST/HST and other statutory filings
• Support year-end working paper preparation and liaise with external accountants
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors and tax professionals.
• Document and refine accounting workflows and internal controls
• Partner with CFO to strengthen financial reporting practices
• Grant report preparation and submission
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis

Education & Qualifications, Required:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation or candidacy is an asset

Skills & Experience, Required:

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or construction industry.
• Prior experience with Epicor, or another mid-market MRP system, an asset but not required
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and cloud-based accounting tools
• High attention to detail, proactive communication, and strong analytical and organizational skills

Important to Mention!

• When on the production floor or construction site, wear appropriate protective equipment, such as a hard hat, hearing protection, safety work boots, and safety glasses. Must provide your own CSA approved 6” safety footwear.
• Ability to provide proof of the right to work for the Company in Canada.
• Successful candidates may be required to submit to a background check

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

For this role, the estimated base salary range is $100,000 to $120,000. The final offer for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and demonstrated proficiency, as well as relevant market data and current market conditions. These factors will be objectively evaluated during the interview process. This range is provided for transparency and may be updated as business or market conditions evolve. Benefits begin after 3 months of employment.

Who We Are:

Innovation starts with our people. We are a team of builders, creators, and problem-solvers with a shared commitment to quality and sustainability. Together our team of skilled carpenters, engineers, designers, and other professionals push the boundaries of what's possible—crafting homes that are faster to build, more efficient, and greener for the future.

What We Do:

We lead the industry in mixed-use urban housing, integrating green building strategies, digital design, advanced manufacturing, and robotics in timber construction. Our approach not only makes housing more accessible and rapidly deployable but also fosters socially resilient communities. As a sustainable alternative to high-emission concrete construction, we provide a direct pathway to life cycle carbon neutrality.

Tested, certified, and market-ready for mid-rise to high-rise applications up to 18 storeys, Intelligent City has developed industry-first products and technologies, setting a new benchmark for urban development. Our multi-disciplinary team creates cutting-edge solutions that are sustainable, efficient, and built to last.

Recognition & Investment:

We are widely recognized for our leadership in climate tech and construction innovation. Our work is supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada (BESC), and the Solar Impulse Foundation. We were awarded Scaling Venture of the Year at Foresight Canada’s 2024 awards. Our investors include BDC, Greensoil Proptech Ventures, UIT, and Fulmer, among others.