Senior Accountant - Remote Contract, Data and Systems Focus

Altis; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a public sector organization to recruit a Senior Accountant for a short-term contract. You will support the finance team with journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and operational accounting needs while maintaining compliance with Canadian standards.

This role is remote within British Columbia, offering a collaborative environment that values problem-solving and initiative, with opportunities to enhance automation and work on large datasets across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Active CPA designation or in final stages of CPA program
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, automation, and large dataset manipulation
• Experience with SAP, with exposure to BlackLine, Workiva, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, or Interlot
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, and confidence reviewing others’ work
• Collaborative, adaptable approach and willingness to take on work at varying levels based on team needs

Responsibilities

• You’ll support accounting priorities across the team, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, accounts receivable, and other operational needs
• You’ll analyze and manipulate large datasets using advanced Excel tools, including Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, and automation
• You’ll contribute to systems testing, data conversion, and finance-related project activities
• You’ll prepare technical accounting documentation and apply Canadian accounting standards to practical business scenarios
• You’ll review the work of accountants and technicians, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback
• You’ll support process improvements and identify opportunities to make accounting activities more efficient
• You’ll collaborate closely with finance and operational stakeholders while independently managing competing priorities

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power Query

Power Pivot

Macros

Large datasets

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Workiva

Salesforce

SuccessFactors

Interlot

Job description

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a public sector organization to recruit a Senior Accountant for a short-term contract. You will support the finance team with journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and operational accounting needs while maintaining compliance with Canadian standards.

This role is remote within British Columbia, offering a collaborative environment that values problem-solving and initiative, with opportunities to enhance automation and work on large datasets across