Bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting or financial management
CPA designation or active progress towards completion
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial services or wealth management
Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Sage Intacct or similar software
Responsibilities
Own month-end close processes including journal entries and account reconciliations
Ensure accurate and complete transaction recording with proper documentation
Prepare and reconcile monthly commissions for commission-based employees
Review commission calculations and respond to inquiries with clear explanations
Investigate and resolve accounting issues and unusual activities
Research accounting issues and apply appropriate treatments
Prepare internal financial statements and support regulatory filings
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team support
Opportunities for professional development and training
Involvement in Finance projects and departmental priorities
Dynamic work setting with multiple entities and priorities
Potential for process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Career opportunity: We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role will be located at our head office in Vancouver, BC. The Senior Accountant will be a key owner of month-end accounting, commission reconciliations, and audit support. The role will work closely with the Finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders, provide support to team members and help strengthen the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of our accounting processes. You will be responsible for:
Owning assigned areas of the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, working papers, variance follow-up and closing deliverables across multiple entities
Ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, completely and in the appropriate period, with clear supporting documentation and audit trails
Preparing and reconciling monthly commissions and related expenses for commission-based employees and advisors
Reviewing commission payout calculations, allocations, deductions and exceptions and responding to related inquiries with clear, well-supported explanations
Investigating reconciling items, unusual activities and accounting issues and driving them through to timely resolution
Researching accounting issues and applying appropriate accounting treatment to recurring and non-routine transactions
Preparing monthly internal financial statements and supporting regulatory and indirect tax filings, such as GST/HST/QST filings
Analyzing month-over-month and year-over-year results and trends, identifying key drivers and providing concise, meaningful commentary
Providing support for year-end audit and other external audits, including preparing working paper and supporting documentation and responding to audit requests
Identifying opportunities to streamline recurring tasks, reduce manual effort, improve data quality and strengthen internal controls
Acting as a resource to junior team members, providing guidance, training and review support as required
Contributing to Finance projects, departmental priorities and other ad hoc assignments
The ideal candidate for this position has:
A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting or financial management
A CPA designation, or active progress towards completion
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial services or wealth management industry
Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, working papers and financial reporting
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative Finance team
Ability to manage multiple entities, priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify more efficient ways of working
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Experience with Sage Intacct or other enterprise-level accounting software
Salary Range: $85,000- $95,000 per annum (actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity)
