Senior Accountant

Job Title:
Senior AccountantJob ID:
91401Location:
Vancouver;
British ColumbiaOverview
Our client is an established, industry-leading industrial transportation operation and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for a 1-year contract position to support their finance team during an active, high-volume period. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, this role takes ownership of full-cycle accounting, general ledger integrity, and financial reporting under IFRS. The position is full-time and on-site at their North Vancouver office.What you will be doing:
Drive full-cycle accounting functions and maintain data integrity across general ledger, fixed assets, and capital accounts in accordance with IFRS.Assist in assembling monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for leadership, board members, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.Conduct regular account reconciliations, daily operational banking duties, and cash flow tracking.Manage indirect tax filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission of GST and PST returns.Collaborate with department heads to support annual operational and capital budget preparation, variance tracking, and periodic re-forecasting.Facilitate year-end audit requirements and serve as a primary contact for external audit inquiries.Partner with operational teams to review union timesheet entries, track labour allocations, and support accurate payroll processing.Extract and synthesize operational and systems data into the enterprise ERP to produce actionable reporting for management.Monitor accounts receivable aging schedules and liaise with leadership to expedite collections and address outstanding balances.Evaluate internal controls alongside the finance leadership team to safeguard company assets and maintain transaction accuracy.Support ongoing systems enhancements and take part in special accounting initiatives as needed.What you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.Valid CPA designation (or recognized equivalent).5+ years of progressive accounting experience across industry or public practice.Demonstrated hands-on experience with capital asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and multi-phase project allocations.High proficiency with major ERP platforms (e.G., JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
exposure to Power BI orSpreadsheet Server is an asset.Working knowledge of unionized payroll environments or industrial cost-tracking workflows is strongly preferred.Excellent organizational skills with the discipline to prioritize deliverables and operate effectively under tight reporting cycles.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build professional partnerships across operational departments.Other Information:
1-Year Contract, Full-time (Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts)On-site in North Vancouver, BCSalary/Rate Range:
$95,000- $105,000
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