Senior Accountant

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRSP matching

Bonus potential

Professional development support

Progressive vacation

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is seeking a Senior Accountant in North Vancouver to join the finance team. This hands-on role reports to the Controller and covers the full accounting cycle while mentoring staff and supporting process improvements.

The candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong Excel/ERP skills. CPA progression is preferred; ASPE experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience with ASPE financial reporting is a plus.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; consulting/project environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Accounts payable, payments and reconciliations.
• General ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Accruals and intercompany transactions.
• Payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Month-end and year-end reporting and schedules.
• Project billing and accounting support.
• Audit and year-end review support.
• Oversight and mentorship of accounting staff.
• Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA designation preferred or in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Currently working with a well-established, multidisciplinary professional services firm in North Vancouver that is looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to its finance team.

This is a hands-on role reporting to the Controller, with responsibility across the full accounting cycle while also providing oversight and support to the broader accounting team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an important role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting project accounting, and contributing to ongoing process improvements.

The Role:

• Full-cycle accounting and month-end close
• Accounts payable, payments and reconciliations
• General ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
• Accruals and intercompany transactions
• Payroll processing and related reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end reporting and schedules
• Project billing and accounting support
• Audit and year-end review support
• Oversight and mentorship of accounting staff
• Supporting ERP implementation and process improvements

The Candidate:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred
• Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end experience
• Experience with ASPE financial reporting
• Strong Excel and ERP skills
• Experience in a consulting, professional services or project-based environment is an asset
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills

The organization offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, GRSP matching, bonus potential, professional development support, progressive vacation and a collaborative working environment.