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Senior Accountant

STRIVE Recruitment - 44 Jobs
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Executive
Posted 22 days ago

Vancouver

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000, Bonus, Free Downton Parking, + excellent perks

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE

STRIVE are currently partnered with a leading Real Estate Developer as they look to hire a Senior Accountant to the team. The clients portfolio is diverse with them working on commercial, industrial and residential projects. This is a fantastic time to be joining their high-performing team as they have some amazing, large-scale developments. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting the accounting department to complete their monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform full cycle accounting and reporting for various entities
  • Collaborates with operations, business partners and central tax group to provide timely, accurate financial results and analysis
  • Ensures all key balance sheet account schedules are properly maintained, updated, and reconciled monthly
  • Respond to inquiries from the Controller and Management regarding financial results and special reporting requests
  • Assists with the preparation of key internal financial summary reports and forecasts; in addition to analyzing financial results and KPI metrics for internal stakeholders
  • Assist in preparing year-end financial statements and working papers for external auditors.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process
  • Assists in establishing and implementing business process improvements
  • Preparation of monthly stand-alone and consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Participating in various Finance/Accounting Department initiatives and special projects

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Our client is looking for an experienced and CPA designated Senior Accountant who has ideally worked in the Construction/Real Estate development sector or has a strong interest in it.
  • Bachelors degree in Commerce or Business Administration
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in progressively complex accounting roles
  • Proficient knowledge of ASPE accounting standards
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel is required and working knowledge of Sage is an asset
  • Deadline driven, with superior dedication, attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle conflicting deadlines and prioritize deliverables
  • A team player with professional written & verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

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