Senior Accountant

Beedie•Burnaby, BC

14d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

At Beedie, we foster talent, encourage innovation, and reward success. Weâre always looking for like-minded people to join our team and share our passion for doing the best work of our lives. Our approach is simple: we work hard, we have fun, and we make a difference. And, weâve been recognized as a top employer provincially and nationally. Our people are the heart and soul of our organization. If you are passionate, hardworking, ambitious, and want to be part of a dynamic and growing company that will take your career forward, join us. Position Overview The Beedie Family Office has been established to meet the investment, estate planning, philanthropic, lifestyle and tax service needs of the Beedie family. The Beedie Family Office maintains close connections with the core operating group; however, is guided by a distinct set of family goals and visions that extend past real estate operations. This role will provide support for the Family Office by managing daily accounting, reporting and compliance activities, as well as ad-hoc projects as needed. You will be part of a team of professionals and will work closely with the Managers and other key members of the team. The Senior Accountant supports the development of the Junior and Intermediate accountants and demonstrates strong initiative in identifying efficiency opportunities while performing well in both independent and team-oriented environments.

Requirements

Completion of CPA designation (or legacy CMA, CGA, CA) and university level education
Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in a public practice accounting firm or experience in a structured full-cycle accounting environment
Strong understanding of accounting standards (ASPE)
High level experience in computer skills: Microsoft Office including advanced level MS Excel skills
Takes ownership and capable of operating independently
Effective critical thinking, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks as part of a team or independently in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable and confident in asking questions
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to contribute effectively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with a reputable CPA firm involved in Private Enterprise group
Financial statement consolidation experience
Experience with Netsuite, Yardi and Caseware
Experience with PowerBI and AI

Responsibilities

Complete full-cycle accounting processes for multiple entities, including reviewing bills, invoices, journal entries, intercompany transactions and reports prepared by Junior and Intermediate accountants
Maintain accurate and timely accounting records, including timely resolution of reconciling items across multiple entities within family office portfolio and other groups within Beedie
Support and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to meet reporting deadlines
Perform periodic financial review and analysis for multiple entities, including both in-house accounting operations and externally managed investments
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for multiple entities, including consolidated corporate group reporting, and private foundations.
Act as a team resource to resolve discrepancies and questions, including vendor bill issues, ERP system troubleshooting, and guidance on complex accounting transactions
Develop and support the family office budgeting and forecasting processes
Perform budget vs actual variance analysis
Oversee daily and weekly cash flow balances to support payroll and accounts payable processes
Assist with quarterly tax pro forma for individual clients and corporate entities
Review various income tax and information returns including (but not limited to) T1, T2, T3, T2054, Speculation Tax, and Charity returns
Assist with responding to CRA audit/review queries by preparing working papers, schedules and letter responses for submission
Assist with tax research and planning as required
Mentor and develop Junior and Intermediate accountants on both technical capabilities and soft skills
Develop or assist in broader training programs for the team
Proactively identify and implement improvements to accounting procedures and systems to maximize efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve data quality
Assist with special projects and other duties as required