Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing IT software organization in Vancouver, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited to a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can work with a high degree of independence, contribute quickly, and support a dynamic finance function. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting period-end reporting, and partnering with internal teams across a multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting the month-end close process.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts on a regular basis, identify variances, and resolve issues to maintain reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring transactions and shared costs are recorded in the correct legal entities.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and assist with consolidation activities for multi-entity reporting.
• Perform payroll-related reconciliations each month and prepare bonus accruals along with other required closing adjustments.
• Provide accounting support for U.S.-related entries and reporting requirements within the company’s financial environment.
• Assist with quarterly financial reporting and deliver reliable accounting support to the Controller and wider finance team.
• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders to supply financial data, respond to reporting needs, and support ongoing accounting initiatives.
• Support audit requests for subsidiaries and contribute to special projects and other ad hoc accounting assignments as needed.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong exposure to full-cycle accounting and month-end close activities.
• Proven ability to complete account reconciliations, prepare financial statements, and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Experience working in a multi-entity structure with intercompany transactions and reconciliations is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accrual accounting, journal entries, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system is required, and familiarity with Sage Intacct is highly desirable.
• Exposure to U.S.-related accounting matters would be considered an asset.
• CPA designation, or active progress toward completion, is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with financial data and reporting schedules.
