Senior Accountant

Strive Recruitment, Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE is the Vancouver-based recruitment firm facilitating this client opportunity for a Senior Accountant in Coquitlam, BC, on-site. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, and coordination with external auditors to ensure timely filing and compliance.

You will partner with FP&A and tax teams, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements across ERP and reporting systems. CPA or CFE is preferred, with 4–6 years of accounting experience in complex multi-entity

Qualifications

• 4-6 years progressive accounting experience (public practice + industry preferred).
• CPA or successful writing of CFE.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems (Preferably Expandable ERP).

Responsibilities

• Complete the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Review / Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement in close processes to reduce timelines and enhance accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams to provide insights on financial performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate annual audits, including planning, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure readiness for interim and year-end audits, minimizing audit adjustments.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including preparation/review of tax provisions and filings.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Ensure timely filing of provincial and other indirect taxes.
• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business.
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation or system improvements.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements.
• Prepare team deliverables and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable team culture.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Education

CPA

CFE

Tools

Expandable ERP

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Senior Accountant

Coquitlam, BC (on-site)

$80,000 - $95,000

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations, and Technology. We pride ourselves on a transparent, genuine, and consultative approach. Our proactive recruitment strategy enables us to connect with high-caliber professionals for specialized and often hard-to-fill roles. Our philosophy centers on deeply understanding both client and candidate motivations, requirements, and objectives.

THE ROLE

Our client, an integrated fleet technology and hardware provider based in Coquitlam, is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist with the company's financial reporting processes with a strong focus on month-end close (3-4 days), audit coordination, and tax compliance. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making through timely and accurate reporting. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Accounting Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable standards
• Review / Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Drive continuous improvement in close processes to reduce timelines and enhance accuracy
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams to provide insights on financial performance
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Coordinate annual audits, including planning, timelines, and deliverables
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation
• Ensure readiness for interim and year-end audits, minimizing audit adjustments
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including preparation/review of tax provisions and filings
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate income tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings
• Ensure timely filing of provincial and other indirect taxes
• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation or system improvements
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements
• Prepare team deliverables and provide technical guidance as needed
• Foster a high-performance, accountable team culture

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience (public practice + industry preferred)
• CPA or successful writing of CFE
• Strong experience with financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards
• Experience with ERP systems (Preferably Expandable ERP)
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Multi-entity complex environments