Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A local technology firm is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in Vancouver. Key responsibilities include preparation of journal entries, month-end close procedures, and financial analysis. Candidates should have a CPA designation or be in the last stage of CFE, along with 2-3 years experience in a CPA firm. Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting software is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a CPA designation or be in the last stage of CFE.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a CPA firm.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting software like Sage 50 and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and tax filings.
• Execute month-end close procedures and prepare working papers.
• Analyze financial records for discrepancies and variances.
• Prepare external consolidated financial statements quarterly.

Skills

CPA designation or last stage CFE

Progressive accounting experience including 2-3 years in a CPA firm

Strong background in IFRS standards

Advanced MS Excel skills

Experience implementing change and improving systems

Experience in month-end close procedures

Knowledge of Sage 50 and QuickBooks

Organized and detail-oriented

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 will include:

1. Preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, tax, and other filings.
2. Month-end close procedures including preparation of monthly working papers, supporting transactions, and balances.
3. Analysis of financial records for discrepancies and variances, providing explanations and recommendations.
4. Quarterly preparation of external consolidated financial statements and MD&A in accordance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
5. Preparation of working papers, schedules, and materials as part of the annual external audit. Preparation of monthly financial and management reports.
6. Preparation of budgets and forecasts and analysis of variances.
7. 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 skills and 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 the ability to consistently deliver accurate and timely information.

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

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