Senior Accountant

Nexgen HR Services

  • Sechelt, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
ROLE PURPOSE:Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining journals, ledgers and other complex financial reports and preparing related budgets, financial statements, and analytical reports as required. You will provide support to other finance functions. As a key resource to the Controller and CFO, this role provides planning, control monitoring, accounting, department reporting, and advising on the application of policies and procedures. This role requires a strong service orientation and a high degree of professionalism as part of the accounting team.GENERAL DUTIES AND TASKS
  • Assist with management reporting and new reporting structures, as required.
  • Enforce and improve internal controls.
  • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures and financial controls.
  • Assist in year-end planning, audit preparation, schedules, working papers and reconciliations.
  • Assist with the reconciliation of principal asset and liability accounts regularly and at year-end.
  • Prepare budgets by establishing schedules and consolidating financial data.
  • Achieve budget objectives by analyzing variance actions.
  • Review operating budgets to examine trends affecting budget needs.
  • Summarize budgets, prepare reports, and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
  • Analyze operating budgets to identify trends, report findings and provide recommendations.
  • Assist other staff members in supporting finance activities and functions within the various departments, including the implementation of best financial practices as required.
  • Assist in migrating entities off legacy accounting software.
  • Assist with other accounting and finance-related projects.
  • Ensure contracts are properly administered in accordance with contract terms.
  • Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
  • A University or College graduate. Finalist of the CPA program or above.
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting or auditing areas in a diverse work environment.
  • Extensive knowledge in accounting and computer skills, a team player to perform a full range of accounting and related activities as necessary.
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Microsoft Office Skills (Word – Basic, Excel – Advanced and PowerPoint – Basic).
  • Working knowledge of accounting software.

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