Senior Accountant

Hitfar; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Collaborative work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A family-owned Canadian company in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations and guide the company's financial future. The candidate will lead all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, manage cash flow, and improve data management processes. A strong understanding of inventory management and ERP systems, particularly SAP Business One and Power BI, is essential. This full-time role offers competitive compensation within a modernizing legacy company.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally in wholesale, distribution, or retail.
• Strong understanding of inventory‑based businesses, foreign exchange, and margin management.
• Demonstrated experience with ERPs and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting.
• Build and maintain dashboards using Power BI and SQL.

Skills

Inventory management

Financial reporting

ERP proficiency

Data analytics

Power BI

SQL

Effective communication

Tech adaptation

Tools

SAP Business One

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Apply for the Senior Accountant role at Hitfar

Hitfar is a 38‑year‑old, family‑owned Canadian company rooted in the cellular accessory industry. We’ve built our reputation on reliability, long‑term relationships, and service to dealers across the country. With a generational transition underway and a renewed focus on modernization, we’re streamlining operations, integrating technology, and repositioning our business for the future. It’s an energetic time of change, and we’re looking for a Senior Accountant who can bring fresh perspective, perseverance, and strategic insight to help guide that evolution.

The Role

Reporting to ownership, you will oversee financial operations and help shape the company’s financial future. This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, analytical, and excited by technology. You will blend strong financial fundamentals with the ability to work in the backend of systems, improve data flows, and build smarter reporting through tools like Power BI, SQL, and AI‑driven automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including month‑end and year‑end close.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, payroll (ADP), and inventory accounting.
• Build and maintain dashboards, models, and analytics using Power BI, SQL, and other data tools.
• Improve data integrity by strengthening internal controls, financial processes, and system workflows.
• Partner with ownership on business optimization, including margin analysis, cost management, and operational improvements.
• Support ongoing enhancements to SAP Business One, including integrations, customizations, and backend configuration.
• Evaluate and implement automation opportunities using AI and improved system logic.
• Provide financial insights related to capital investments, warehouse efficiency, and technology improvements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Mentor and support a small, dedicated accounting team.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally in wholesale, distribution, or retail.
• Strong understanding of inventory‑based businesses, foreign exchange, and margin management.
• Demonstrated experience with ERPs and data systems, ideally including SAP Business One, SQL queries, and reporting architecture.
• Confident working in the backend of systems and improving cross‑platform data flow.
• Proficiency in Power BI and the ability to build dashboards that support decision‑making.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and adaptable. Comfortable doing the work and designing better ways of doing it.
• Clear communicator who can translate data and financial insight into actionable business strategy.
• Tech‑curious with a desire for continuous learning and innovation.
• Committed to long‑term stability and growth within the business.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary range: $110K to $160K
• Be part of a legacy company entering a bold new chapter.
• Play a direct role in shaping strategy, systems, reporting, and the future of the business.
• Work closely with ownership and leadership throughout an exciting generational transition.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• On‑site role in Burnaby, transit‑accessible and highly collaborative.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Telecommunications