Senior Accountant (18 month contract)

Colliers International • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$86,609 - CA$95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid, 18-month contract role based out of the Vancouver, BC office. The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the accounting team, providing full-cycle accounting across North American entities. The role involves performing month-end closing processes, preparing and reviewing monthly variance analysis for financial statements, account reconciliations, reporting for the global consolidation team, and schedules and analysis for accounts receivable. The Senior Accountant will also provide advice and guidance to the team, acting as a point of contact for accounting knowledge and best practices. The position requires a CPA designation or equivalent, at least five years of experience in a sizable and complex corporation, and a primary responsibility for the financial accounting of North American entities. The role ensures the highest level of integrity and compliance with all jurisdictional, regulatory, and US GAAP requirements.

Requirements

• CPA designation or equivalent required
• 5+ years financial accounting experience
• 2+ years at a Senior Accountant level
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (ideally US GAAP)
• Experience in a multi-divisional international environment
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in a public company is an asset
• Displays service excellence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders (clients, partners & affiliates)
• Strong aptitude for streamlining and improving processes
• Effectively communicates with colleagues in a multicultural, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and effective support to all departments/field offices relative to accounting, analysis and controls
• Month end closing process – preparing, reviewing, and posting general journal entries
• Coordinate and liaise with intercompany entities including intercompany statement issuance and issue resolution
• Prepare/Review monthly schedules and analysis for accounts receivable/AFDA
• Prepare/Review monthly variance analysis on financial statements
• Prepare/Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Prepare/Review various monthly and quarterly reports due to the Global consolidation team
• Prepare/Review schedules and analysis for deferred rent and demised premises
• Assist in the coordination of the half-year, interim, SOX, and year-end audits
• Support income as well as indirect tax filings by providing statutory financial information
• Assist in the completion of the US Census reports
• Research and make recommendations based on US GAAP when required
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate accountants
• Coordinate and prepare audit files
• Coordinate and lead accounting related projects/initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive benefits & compensation
• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Collaborative culture
• Robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program with eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Global network of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed