Senior Accountant

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Coquitlam-based client to manage month-end close, audits, and tax compliance. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and focuses on delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and strengthened internal controls.

The candidate will collaborate with FP&A and operations to provide financial insights and coordinate annual audits with external auditors, ensuring compliance with tax provisions and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• 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 (Expandable ERP).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.

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 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Audits

Tax compliance

ERP systems

Education

CPA

CFE

Tools

Expandable ERP

Job description

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

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