Senior Accountant/Analyst - BC

Milestone Environmental Services; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant/Analyst to oversee Indigenous entities and lead financial planning and analysis. This role involves preparing financial statements, assisting in budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with ASPE standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and have a keen attention to detail. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and community while enjoying competitive wages and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employee Ownership

Health and Safety Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and CPA designation required.
• 3-5 years in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare variance reports and assist in month-end tasks.
• Lead year-end review engagement for Indigenous partnerships.
• Develop SOPs for Finance processes and support IT needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Financial Statement Preparation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA Designation

Tools

Data Rails (FP&A platform)

Job description

Milestone is looking for creative people who enjoy a challenge. We provide contracting excellence to our clients, daring them to let us collaborate on their toughest and most sensitive projects across Canada. Specializing in soil and ground remediation, water treatment, heavy civil construction, building decommissioning, land reclamation, and rehabilitating sensitive habitats; our people thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Everyone on our team believes in finding creative solutions for our clients while making a positive impact on our environment and community. This can be a tough job and isn't for everyone. Milestone is up to the challenge, are you?

Milestone's success comes from putting our team first. We are employee-owned and committed to keeping our people safe, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Putting our people first is a promise we have been able to deliver on for the last 10 years, and we continue to grow stronger. If you think you are a fit, then we want you to grow with us.

Learn more about us and what we do on our website! MilestoneEnv.ca

At Milestone, we collaborate relentlessly; we strive to inspire a diverse team of talent; we care, we are equitable, we are inclusive. We want every team member to feel and know they belong here. We are inspired by our people - the best in the business. Our work with Indigenous partners and communities has been a tremendous source of pride and learning for Milestone. We are committed to Indigenous Peoples as partners and employees. We have much to learn from all our partners and employees. We look forward to continuing to attract and retain the best people to tackle the most complex challenges of a cleaner world. Only through acknowledging and encouraging everyone's potential and contributions will we succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting into the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant/Analyst will oversee our Indigenous entities, assist in budget/forecast processes, lead the year-end review engagement, and assist in month-end related tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare variance reports comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Analyze P&L discrepancies.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist the Director of Finance in developing the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and maintain financial models to support P&L reviews.

Accounting:

• Prepare financial statements (income statement & balance sheet) and Work in Progress (WIP) reports for joint venture and partnership entities.
• Become a subject matter expert (SME) with Indigenous relationships, including joint ventures, partnerships, and subsidiaries.
• Ensure GST setup is done correctly for the entity.
• Lead and be the main contact for year-end review engagement and audit for Indigenous partnerships.
• Complete quarterly capital asset reviews and potential impairment testing with the operational team.
• Stay up-to-date with current ASPE requirements and apply them accordingly.

Other:

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Finance processes.
• Learn Data Rails (FP&A platform) and become an SME.
• Utilize technology and AI to improve efficiency.
• Assist and support finance team members with various ad hoc reports and requests.
• Support internal IT needs with external IT Managed Service Provider.

Health and Safety:

• Follow Milestone's Health and Safety Program, Policy, and Procedures. Participate in H&S initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA designation

Experience:

• 3-5 years in accounting or finance.
• Experience with CPA firms, construction industry, or Indigenous partners is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 1 year post-designation experience.
• Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation, analysis, and reconciliation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of ASPE standards and relevant regulations.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and WIP in project environments.
• Positive attitude and calm demeanor.

The typical salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000, depending on qualifications and experience.