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Senior Accountant

ConeTec

Burnaby

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days ago

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee accounts payable functions, conduct expense analysis, and drive process improvements. Ideal for detail-oriented candidates with 5+ years of AP experience and a strong understanding of corporate accounting. The role offers opportunities for automation and team training in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Customized rewards programs focusing on flexibility and work-life integration

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of accounts payable experience in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of GL coding, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Minimum 2 years of intermediate accounting experience in a complex corporate accounting role.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full AP workflow for multiple business units.
  • Perform detailed analysis of expense accounts.
  • Lead the implementation of invoice approval automation.

Skills

Attention to detail
Time management
Communication skills
Ability to work independently

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in accounting
Professional accounting designation

Tools

MS Office
Gorilla App
Oracle Peoplesoft

Job description

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the accounts payable (AP) function, with a strong emphasis on expense account analysis, workflow ownership, and process improvement. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives on challenging the status quo and driving efficiencies across financial operations.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

  • Oversee the full AP workflow for multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Perform detailed analysis of expense accounts to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Manage and reconcile corporate credit card programs, including CIL Corp CC, CEO CC, and MBD CC.
  • Own the employee expense approval and processing cycle via the Gorilla App.
  • Administer and process per diem allocations in accordance with company policy.
Month-End & Reporting
  • Maintain and update month-end working papers related to AP, prepaid expenses, and credit card reconciliations.
  • Own and reconcile prepaid schedules, ensuring accurate amortization and reporting.
  • Prepare and file GST and QST returns for CCA in compliance with tax regulations.
Process Improvement & Projects
  • Lead the implementation of invoice approval automation via Harmony.
  • Design and implement a streamlined credit card workflow.
  • Drive the cleanup and optimization of AP aging reports.
  • Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and automation within the AP and expense functions.
Other
  • Support in the training of new employees with company policies, processes and procedures, accounting systems and modules and other technology platforms.
  • Support in the testing and roll out of new accounting procedures and modules.
  • Other responsibilities and duties as required.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Requirements
  • Post secondary degree or diploma in accounting preferred
  • Professional accounting designation would be an asset
Experienced Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of intermediate accounting experience in a complex corporate accounting role
  • Minimum 5 years of accounts payable experience in a high volume and fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of GL coding, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing credit card and expense systems (e.g., Gorilla App) is an asset
Technical Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
  • Previous work experience with an ERP system (Oracle Peoplesoft would be as asset), multiple entities and currencies
Soft Skill Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Exceptional attention to details, time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to learn and adapt to a fast paced, high growth environment
  • Must have a can-do and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
  • Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
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