Senior Accountant

Burke Recruiting Inc.; Victoria; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Victoria is seeking a passionate Senior Accountant to support multiple growing companies. You will lead month-end close, mentor junior accountants, and streamline finance processes. This role offers a flexible remote-first environment and growth potential toward becoming a Controller. Interested candidates should contact Patrick Kehoe at [e-mail].

Benefits

Flexible, remote-first work environment

Exposure to automation and emerging finance technologies

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting and working papers.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance; US exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financial statements.
• Manage payroll, compliance filings, and full-cycle accounting tasks.
• Mentor junior accountants and uphold quality across deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance workflows.

Skills

Detail-driven

Tech-curious

Mentoring

Accounting process improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Xero

QBO

Excel

Job description

✨ Intro

We’re looking for a detail-driven, tech-curious Senior Accountant who’s passionate about clean books, smart systems, and strategic finance. In this role, you’ll support multiple growing companies by leading month-end close, mentoring junior team members, and improving accounting processes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love exploring how automation and AI can elevate finance, this is a chance to make a real impact—while growing into a future Controller.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financial statements
• Manage payroll, compliance filings, and full-cycle accounting tasks
• Mentor junior accountants and uphold quality across deliverables
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance workflows

🔍 What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation required
• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting and working papers
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (e.g., Xero, QBO) and Excel
• Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance; US exposure is a plus

🎯 What’s In It for You

• Flexible, remote-first work environment
• Exposure to automation and emerging finance technologies
• High-impact role with growth potential toward Controller
• Supportive, collaborative, and process-driven team culture

Ready to explore this opportunity? Send your resume to Patrick Kehoe at [e-mail] . Even if you’re not actively looking, we’d welcome a conversation.