Senior Accountant

London Drugs Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for process improvements

Job summary

London Drugs Limited in Richmond, BC, is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their collaborative Finance team. This role involves supporting financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis across multiple entities. Ideal for CPA candidates, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment handling complex accounting structures.

The responsibilities include preparing journal entries, managing fixed assets, and performing variance analysis. A supportive work culture and competitive benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or final stage (passed final exam and working on qualifications).
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and technical accounting principles.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for transactions.
• Perform GL account reconciliations and maintain schedules.
• Manage fixed assets and capital projects.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation or final stage

Tools

D365

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Accountant

Richmond, BC

Join a collaborative Finance team where your expertise in accounting, analysis, and reporting helps drive business performance. London Drugs is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis across a diverse group of companies. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA (or CPA candidate) who thrives in a fast-paced, general ledger–intensive environment and enjoys working with complex, multi-entity accounting structures.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries, including intercompany and related-party transactions
• Perform GL account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, leases)
• Manage fixed assets and capital projects (CIP), including depreciation, roll-forwards, and reconciliations
• Conduct variance analysis to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Support financial close processes and ensure accuracy of financial reporting across multiple entities
• Prepare audit working papers and collaborate with external auditors
• Complete regulatory reporting and submissions (including Statistics Canada reporting)
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects within Finance

What You Bring

• CPA designation or final stage (passed Final exam and working on qualifying practical experience requirements)
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and technical accounting principles
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and general ledger processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including PowerQuery, PowerPivot)
• Experience with large ERP systems (e.g., D365, PeopleSoft)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
• Retail or multi-entity experience is considered an asset

Why Join London Drugs?

• Be part of a well-established Canadian company with a strong reputation
• Work with a collaborative and supportive Finance team
• Gain exposure to complex, multi-entity accounting environments
• Opportunities to contribute to projects and process improvements
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.