Senior Accountant

Uniserve Communications Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications provider is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in Vancouver. The successful candidate will prepare journal entries, manage month-end close procedures, and analyze financial records. The role requires a CPA designation or last stage CFE and progressive accounting experience, preferably including work in a CPA firm. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Sage 50 and Quickbooks are essential. The position is part of a dynamic finance team offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have CPA designation or be at the last stage of CFE.
• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience is required.
• Strong application of IFRS standards is necessary.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Handle month-end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial records for discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
• Assist in annual external audits with detailed working papers.

Skills

CPA designation or last stage CFE

Progressive accounting experience

Strong application of IFRS standards

Advanced MS Excel

Experience implementing change

Month-end close procedures

Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) knowledge

Quickbooks knowledge

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

CPA designation or last stage CFE

Tools

Sage 50

Quickbooks

Job description

Senior Accountant

As part of our local finance team, Uniserve Communications Corp. (Uniserve) is looking to add a full‑time Senior Accountant based out of our Vancouver office.

Uniserve provides the latest technologies in Managed IT services, digital phone, high speed internet, web-hosting, email, Cloud, and co‑location Services.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, tax and other filings.
• Month end close procedures including preparation of monthly working papers, supporting transactions and balances.
• Analysis of financial records for discrepancies and variances, providing explanations and recommendations.
• Quarterly preparation of external consolidated financial statements and MD&A in accordance IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Preparation of working papers, schedules and materials as part of the annual external audit. Preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
• Preparation of budget and forecasts and analysis of variances.
• Maintaining effective internal controls.

Skills and Experience

• CPA designation or last stage CFE – passed/completed.
• Progressive accounting experience including 2‑3 years in a CPA firm.
• Strong background in the application of IFRS standards.
• Advanced MS Excel, strong systems aptitude.
• Experience implementing change and improving existing systems.
• Experience in industry with month‑end close procedures, managing general ledger and making journal entries.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) and Quickbooks.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, with ability to consistently deliver accurate and timely information.

Due to the volume of applicants, we will only be contacting candidates that have been shortlisted. All Applicants MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.

Uniserve is located at Unit 209-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC. Please apply by submitting your resume. Our office is close to the Main Street sky train station.