Senior AccountantPosition Description: Senior Accountant
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Salaried - Exempt
Department: Finance
Reports to: Controller of Finance
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (On-Site)
Location: Richmond - Mitchell Island
About the RoleReporting to the Controller of Finance, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, inventory and costing activities, account reconciliations, and audit requirements. Working closely with the Finance team, this position offers broad exposure across multiple accounting functions within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and execute corrective actions.
- Conduct variance analyses to assess financial performance and support management decision-making.
- Support inventory accounting and management, including reconciliation of periodic physical counts and investigation of variances.
- Maintain and reconcile Fixed Asset and Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) accounts.
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- Provide support and backup for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance functions as required.
- Collaborate across the Finance team to support cross-functional accounting activities and ensure continuity of financial operations.
- Support payroll-related reconciliations and reporting, as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Finance team and overall business operations.
Qualifications and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation or active CPA student preferred.
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple accounting functions, including audit support.
- Proven ability to handle Accounts Payable (trade and non-trade) and provide backup support for AP and AR operations.
- Solid knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE) and experience working with ERP systems involving multi-entity and multi-currency operations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, lookups, reporting).
- Strong understanding of inventory, costing methods, and variance analysis.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, payroll accounting, and related reconciliations is considered an asset.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, and willingness to learn new processes, and contribute across a broad range of accounting activities.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Why Join Us?- Competitive compensation.
- Collaborative, team-focused workplace culture.
- Employer matched RRSP Plan
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits.
- Contribute directly to sustainability and innovation initiatives.
Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?Apply today and join a company that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement while helping build a more sustainable future.
The listed compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. Actual offers will be based on a combination of these factors, taking into account internal equity.
