Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver seeks a senior finance leader to oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger management. You will coordinate with payroll, HR, and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

You will build robust accounting procedures, liaise with external auditors, and support fundraising efforts as the company scales. CPA designation preferred; candidate will drive accurate FP&A and investor reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required or in progress.
• Strong experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• General ledger management and reconciliations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process and financial statement preparation.
• Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and accrual entries.
• Process payroll and coordinate with HR on compensation matters.
• Assist in preparing management, investor, and board reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for growth.
• Build and document accounting procedures as the company scales.
• Collaborate with external auditors and advisors.
• Work closely with the leadership team to support fundraising and strategic planning.

Skills

Month-End Close

General Ledger

Financial Planning

Collaboration with leadership

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

Account Reconciliations

Payroll Processing

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Auditor Liaison

Job description

Requirements

• Lead month-end close process and financial statement preparation
• Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and accrual entries
• Process payroll and coordinate with HR on compensation matters
• Assist in preparing management, investor, and board reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for growth
• Build and document accounting procedures as the company scales
• Collaborate with external auditors and advisors
• Work closely with the leadership team to support fundraising and strategic planning

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical accounting skills, particularly in month-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and general ledger management. Capable of supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning while collaborating effectively with leadership and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Month-End Close Experience
• CPA Designation
• General Ledger Management
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting And Forecasting

Hard Skills

• Technical Accounting Skills
• Account Reconciliations
• Accrual Entries
• Payroll Processing
• Accounts Payable Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Financial Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Procedures Documentation
• Collaboration With Auditors

Soft Skills

• Ability To Work Independently
• Initiative
• Comfort With Ambiguity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Month-End Close Process
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Planning
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Investor Reporting