Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 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. is seeking a Senior Accountant with manufacturing experience to manage core accounting duties and support financial control.

The role reports to the Financial Controller and covers inventory, cost accounting, month-end close, and process improvements to support a growing manufacturing business. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience including full-cycle accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable (AP) processes.
• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Maintain GL integrity; post journal entries incl. inventory, COGS, variances.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Record payroll entries and remit source deductions.
• Calculate and remit GST and BC PST.
• Lead month-end and year-end close; focus on inventory valuation and COGS.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and schedules.
• Assist with variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting.
• Support audits with documentation related to inventory and costing.
• Maintain organized financial records and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements in manufacturing accounting workflows.
• Maintain ERP data integrity reflecting manufacturing operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Professional experience in manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Boots Allowance
• Safety Prescription Glasses Allowance
• Paid Vacation time-Off