senior accountant

Portofino Bakery; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery is seeking a Senior Accountant in Central Saanich, BC, to manage core accounting functions. You will lead the close processes, prepare financial statements, and support audits as well as mentor junior team members. Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP/Sage are essential for this role, which offers a competitive salary ranging from $72,000 to $82,000 per year with permanent full-time terms.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a senior or intermediate role.
• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Support external audit and prepare audit documents.
• Manage fixed assets and related entries.
• Perform intercompany, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Full-cycle accounting

MS Office (Excel and Word)

SAP/Sage

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Senior Accountant

Portofino Bakery, a leading artisan bakery in British Columbia, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting functions, mentor junior staff, and support accurate, timely financial reporting. The role reports to the Financial Controller and requires strong analytical skills, internal control acumen, and experience with SAP/Sage.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate subledger closure.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and analysis for the Financial Controller.
• Support external audit and prepare audit documents.
• Manage fixed assets, capital lease schedules, and related entries.
• Perform intercompany, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Provide AR support, researching variances and assisting collections.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee accurate and timely AP processing, reviewing vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Support SAP implementation projects, including data validation, testing, and workflow integration.
• File statutory filings, file sales taxes, and assist with ad‑hoc analysis and projects.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience in a senior or intermediate role.
• Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members.
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting, including month‑end and year‑end.
• Competency in MS Office (Excel and Word).
• Experience with SAP/Sage is a strong asset.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Saanichton, BC (on site)
• Salary: $72,000 to $82,000 per year (annual)
• Terms: Permanent full‑time employment
• Shift: 8‑hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Start: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: indeed.com #9978413664