Senior Accountant

Panelmatic; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boots Allowance

Safety Prescription Glasses Allowance

Paid Vacation time-Off

Job summary

RIC Power Corp. in Burnaby, BC, seeks a Senior Accountant with manufacturing experience to own the full accounting cycle and support the Financial Controller with timely, accurate reporting.

The role focuses on inventory and cost accounting, month-end closes, GST/PST remittance, audit support, and identifying process improvements to drive efficiency in a growing manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on inventory and COGS experience; exposure to standard costing or variance analysis.
• ERP systems experience, especially inventory/manufacturing modules.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP: invoice verification, coding, payments, reconciliations.
• Manage full-cycle AR: invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations.
• Maintain GL integrity; post journal entries for inventory, COGS, variances.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record payroll journal entries and remit source deductions.
• Calculate, file, and remit GST and PST.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes with accurate inventory valuation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules for Controller.
• Assist with variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting.
• Support internal and external audits with inventory and costing documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and implement internal controls.
• Identify process improvements in finance and manufacturing accounting workflows.
• Utilize ERP data integrity reflecting manufacturing operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance

Tools

ERP systems (inventory, manufacturing)

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

About Us:

RIC Power Corp. designs and manufactures medium-voltage switchgear solutions for utilities, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects where safety, reliability, and performance are critical. Our focus is on delivering engineered-to-order systems, including metal-enclosed, metal-clad, and arc-resistant switchgear, tailored to the unique requirements of each application.

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and organized Senior Accountant,possessing direct experience within a manufacturing environment, to join our team. This pivotal role involves managing key accounting functions while ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and organized Senior Accountant,possessing direct experience within a manufacturing environment, to join our team. This role involves managing key accounting functions while ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. This is a diverse, hands-on role ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys contributing to both the financial integrity and the operational efficiency of a growing company. You will be responsible for significant aspects of the accounting cycle, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting considerations, and analysis.

Job Duties:

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable (AP) processes, including invoice verification, coding, processing, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable (AR) processes, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and customer reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger (GL); prepare and post journal entries, including those related toinventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing variances.
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record payroll journal entries based on third-party provider reports, reconcile related liability accounts, and verify the timely remittance of all source deductions (CPP, EI, Income Tax).
• Calculate, collect, file, and remit GST and BC PST accurately and on time.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring deadlines are met, with a focus onaccurate inventory valuation and COGS reporting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the Financial Controller.
• Assist the Financial Controller with variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast), particularly focusing onproduction costs and material variances.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, incorporating manufacturing-specific drivers.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and support, especially related to inventory and costing.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and complete financial records (digital and physical).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, especially related to manufacturing accounting workflows.
• Utilize and maintain data integrity within the company’s ERP system, ensuring it accurately reflects manufacturing operations.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related business field is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience specifically within a manufacturing environment is required.This must include hands-on experience with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold calculation, and ideally exposure to standard costing or variance analysis.
• Overall minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting.
• Experience working with ERP systems is essential, particularly modules related to inventory and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Canadian GST/PST rules and remittance procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas) and competence in other MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Previous experience handling office administration duties is a plus.
• Health Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Boots Allowance
• Safety Prescription Glasses Allowance
• Paid Vacation time-Off