Senior Accountant - Branch Accounting

Fix Network•Burnaby, BC

62d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches. This role involves financial ownership, reporting, analysis, sales tax compliance, inventory management, and process improvement. You will partner closely with operations and other teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and support decision-making. This is a permanent, full-time position with an on-site work schedule.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or multi-location environments.
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
Proficient with accounting software (BC365 an asset) and Microsoft products, with emphasis on Excel.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
Ownership mindset with strong accountability.
Ability to work independently and problem-solve.
High level of accuracy and consistency.
Customer-service approach toward operations and branch teams.

Nice To Haves

BC365 experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle accounting for assigned branches, including review and oversight of accounts payable and receivable activity, revenue recognition, accruals, judgment-based accounting entries, bank, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
Serve as the primary owner of branch-level P&L and balance sheet results.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned locations.
Lead variance analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to operations and management.
Partner with leadership to explain financial performance and support decision-making.
Oversee preparation and filing of sales tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the business, recommending process or system updates as needed.
Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Oversee inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
Analyze shrink, margins, and inventory adjustments, identifying root causes and improvement opportunities.
Partner closely with operations to strengthen controls, ensure data accuracy, and improve branch-level financial processes.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Support system enhancements, new accounting procedures, and store openings or closures.
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members as needed.
Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.
Support internal audits, control reviews, and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, tax, IT, and finance teams.