Senior Accountant

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Burnaby; Híbrido; CAD 62.000 - 72.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to international organization

Descripción de la vacante

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. is partnering with a well-established client in Burnaby seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant for an initial six-month contract with potential extension.

The role reports to a senior member of the accounting leadership team and supports full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and project accounting across multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid setup, start ASAP, and bring strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Formación

• Full-cycle accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and GL.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to start ASAP and work in Burnaby on a hybrid schedule.
• CPA designation is an asset but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end close and journal entries.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, ensure accuracy of data.
• Contribute to ongoing accounting projects with data analysis and reporting.
• Provide day-to-day support to the accounting team under deadlines.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver deliverables.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Conocimientos

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end close

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Immediate start

Educación

CPA designation (asset)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Temporary Contract – 6 Months (potential room for extension)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

THE CLIENT

STRIVE Recruitment is partnered with a well-established, international organization operating within the technology and manufacturing sectors. With a strong presence in Burnaby, our client offers a collaborative working environment and exposure to a variety of business operations and accounting projects.

Due to increased project activity and growing demands across the accounting function, they are looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant on an initial six-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting different projects, and collaborating with an experienced finance team.

THE ROLE

Reporting to a senior member of the accounting leadership team, the Senior Accountant will provide additional support across various accounting projects and day-to-day financial operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle accounting activities, financial reconciliations, and project-related accounting support, working closely with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused position suited to someone who can quickly adapt to new processes, work independently, and contribute effectively within an established accounting team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of accounting data
• Assist with ongoing accounting projects, including data analysis, reconciliations, and related financial reporting requirements
• Provide additional support to the accounting team with day-to-day financial activities and competing deadlines
• Work collaboratively with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to complete assigned deliverables
• Identify accounting discrepancies, raise questions, and assist in resolving outstanding issues
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Adapt to changing project requirements and assist with additional accounting responsibilities as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong hands-on full-cycle accounting experience, ideally at the Senior Accountant level
• Solid understanding of month-end close, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and financial reconciliations
• Previous experience supporting accounting projects, financial data reconciliation, or process improvements considered an asset
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with financial data
• Manufacturing, technology, or other complex business environment experience considered an asset
• CPA designation is an asset but not required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to ask questions
• Ability to work independently, learn new processes quickly, and manage competing priorities
• Must be eligible to complete Controlled Goods Program screening
• Available to start immediately or on short notice and able to work hybrid in Burnaby

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $45-$52ph + vacation pay
• Initial six-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to gain experience within an established international organization
• Exposure to a variety of accounting projects and cross-functional teams
• Collaborative working environment with an experienced finance team