Senior Accountant

Quadient; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for an annual bonus

Vacation days: 15 days per calendar year

Personal days: 9 days

Life insurance: 2 x annual salary

Health/Dental coverage included

Job summary

Quadient is seeking a Senior Accountant in Vancouver. This full-time, permanent role focuses on month-end close activities and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and conducting financial analysis. Candidates need a university degree, CPA or MBA, and 5+ years of accounting experience, including a strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP and SAP. Benefits include an annual bonus, vacation days, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience with fixed assets accounting is necessary.
• Must have experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist with documentation of accounting policies.

Skills

Public accounting experience

General accounting

Financial reporting

Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP

SAP experience

Advanced Excel skills

Project leadership

Independence and initiative

Education

University Degree

CPA designation or MBA

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting month‑end close activities and monthly and quarterly financial reporting. This role involves completing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, as well as supporting internal and external audits. The Senior Accountant will also respond to ad‑hoc management requests, contribute to special projects and departmental initiatives, and assist in training and developing other members of the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and related analyses.
• Perform financial reporting and analysis of monthly and quarterly results.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and respond to management inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement projects and departmental initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support, mentor, and train other members of the accounting team.

Qualifications

• University Degree.
• 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting, general accounting, consolidations, or financial reporting).
• 5+ years of strong understanding of IFRS and/or GAAP.
• 5+ years of experience with fixed assets accounting.
• SAP experience required.
• 5 years of advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to lead special projects involving the general ledger when required.
• 5 years of exposure to standardization and simplification of accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• CPA designation or MBA required.

Employment Terms

Terms of employment: Full‑time, permanent

Language of work: English

Wage range: $91,000 - $108,000 CAD

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual bonus
• Vacation days: 15 days per calendar year
• Personal days: 9 days
• Life insurance: 2 x annual salary
• AD&D insurance: 2 x annual salary
• Short‑Term Disability: payable at 67% of the employee’s earnings, up to 25 weeks or 26 weeks if hospitalized from day one
• Long‑Term Disability: payable at 66.67%
• Statutory holidays included
• Health/Dental coverage included
• EFAP services
• Pregnancy/Parental Leave
• Bereavement leave
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Subsidy Program
• Jury Duty leave

Quadient is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. *: We firmly believe in zero discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, and any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.