Title: Senior Accountant Reports To: Controller Location: Burnaby, BC Financial Ownership & Full-Cycle Accounting Own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches, including: Review and oversight of accounts payable and receivable activity Revenue recognition, accruals, and judgment-based accounting entries Bank, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards. Financial Reporting & Analysis Serve as the primary owner of branch-level P&L and balance sheet results. Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned locations. Lead variance analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to operations and management. Partner with leadership to explain financial performance and support decisionmaking. Sales Tax & Compliance Oversee preparation and filing of sales tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the business, recommending process or system updates as needed. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations. Inventory & Operational Partnership Oversee inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolution. Analyze shrink, margins, and inventory adjustments, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities. Partner closely with operations to strengthen controls, ensure data accuracy, and improve branch-level financial processes. Process Improvement & Leadership Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. Support system enhancements, new accounting procedures, and store openings or closures. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members as needed. Ad Hoc & CrossFunctional Support Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects. Support internal audits, control reviews, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate crossfunctionally with operations, tax, IT, and finance teams. Qualifications Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in multientity or multilocation environments Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and monthend close Proficient with accounting software (BC365 an asset) and Microsoft products, with emphasis on Excel Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams Core Competencies Ownership mindset with strong accountability Ability to work independently and problemsolve High level of accuracy and consistency Customerservice approach toward operations and branch teams Benefits Employer contribution to RRSP Salary range $75,000 $85,000 depending on experience and qualification Training and development: worldclass training programs 3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, plus 5 sick days per year Equipment provided by the employer Medical insurance for you and your family, including telemedicine Internal career opportunities Onsite work schedule: 5 days a week at our office Permanent, fulltime position #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Accountant – Branch Accounting