Senior Accountant

LGM Financial Services; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LGM Financial Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will be essential in managing financial records, ensuring tax compliance, and providing superior accounting support. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a hybrid work environment, focusing on fostering collaboration and professional development. If you have a CPA designation and extensive accounting experience, apply now to shape the future of our operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Group RRSP

Performance bonus

Education sponsorship

Four paid community service days annually

Vehicle rebate program up to $400/month

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an accounting/finance environment required.
• Prior experience in auditing or public accounting would be beneficial.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and other financial records.
• Prepare financial statements and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate accounting policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team skills

Organization skills

Adaptability

Education

CPA designation preferred or enrolled in CPA program

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Sage Intacct

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LGM Financial Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$80,000.00/yr - CA$90,000.00/yr

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. LGM brings innovation, quality, service and profitability to its dealer partners through a full suite of products and services distributed in a cutting-edge, ethical and transparent manner. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products backed by leading training and now supports over 1,200 Canadian franchised new car dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar/Land Rover Range Rover, Mitsubishi Motors, Polestar and Motorrad.

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the finance team providing exceptional accounting, tax and financial reporting support. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for helping to make business critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking and correcting the company’s finances. In addition, you will be responsible for reconciling accounts, ensuring accurate financial records, ensuring tax compliance, assisting with financial audits and streamlining processes. You excel at maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, thrive under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and other financial records
• Review and post journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses
• Prepare financial statements
• Reconcile and file indirect tax returns
• Assist in interim and annual audit requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting operations
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and management reporting
• Support and mentor junior staff members, review and provide feedback on their work
• Liaise with other internal departments and external stakeholders
• Assist with ad hoc issues or any new projects as they arise

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well organized and able to keep accurate and timely records
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and team skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• Advanced Excell skills
• Sage Intacct experience an asset

Education

• CPA designated preferred or enrolled in CPA program
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

• 4+ years in an accounting/finance environment
• Prior experience in auditing or public accounting would be beneficial
• Financial reporting and month-end close process
• Process improvement skills
• Reconciliation skills

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model, with 3 days a week required in-office.
• The compensation range for this position is $80,000 – 90,000 + bonus.
• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.

Ready to Shape the Future of Customer Experience?

Apply now at lgm.ca/careers

Let’s redefine excellence together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Management

• Industries

  Financial Services, Insurance, and Automotive

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