Senior Staff Accountant

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver, Canada is seeking an experienced bookkeeper/accounting professional to manage full-cycle bookkeeping for client accounts. You will handle AP, payroll processing, GST filings, reconciliations, and financial reporting while coordinating with senior staff and external auditors.

The role focuses on accuracy, organization, and timely delivery in a fast-paced client-driven environment, with opportunities for process improvements and professional growth in a digital workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience with strong AP experience.
• Hands-on experience with GST filings; payroll processing ideally.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities including AP, expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers.
• Review junior staff's work and provide day-to-day feedback.
• Coordinate client payments, payroll processing, and GST/WCB filings.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, financial analysis, audit engagements, and client reporting requirements.
• Serve as a primary contact for client inquiries with professional service.
• Collaborate with senior team members on process improvements and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

Accounts Payable (AP)

Reconciliations

Journal Entries

General Ledger Maintenance

Payroll Processing

Financial Reporting

Audit Engagements

Expense Processing

Statutory Filings

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Multitasking

Education

Accounting Designation

Tools

Digital Tools

IT Skills

Job description

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Review junior accounting staff’s work and provide day-to-day feedback
• Coordinate client payments, payroll processing, and statutory filings, including GST and WCB returns
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, financial analysis, audit engagements, and client reporting requirements
• Serve as a key contact for client inquiries and provide responsive, professional service
• Collaborate with senior team members on process improvements, special projects, and client-related accounting and administrative initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience, including strong Accounts Payable (AP) experience
• Hands-on experience with GST filings; payroll processing ideally
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reviews
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of English
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• High aptitude for technology and digital tools; strong IT skills and adaptability in a digital workplace
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team
• Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship required
• Experience with public companies and/or IFRS is a valuable asset
• Experience collaborating with external auditors, senior leadership, or within a structured team environment is an asset
• Accounting designation is an asset but not a requirement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing client inquiries and collaborating on process improvements while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• GST Filings
• Financial Analysis
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Payroll Processing
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Engagements
• Expense Processing
• Statutory Filings

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Multitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Designation

Industry Keywords

• IFRS
• Client Inquiries
• Public Companies
• WCB Returns

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools
• IT Skills