Senior Accountant

Pacific Coast Community Resources•Coquitlam, BC

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. This role involves partnering with the Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, preparing client-specific reports, and driving process improvements. The Senior Accountant will also manage full-cycle payroll for over 300 employees, ensure compliance with payroll legislation, and support annual audits. This position offers an opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to the financial health of a growing organization.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of qualified experience.
CPA designation or equivalent education and experience.
Solid understanding in payroll and ability to handle payroll with over 300+ employees.
Ability to analyze and create financial reports.
Able to work in a growing organization environment.
Strong computer skills, especially in Excel is a must.
Able to work under minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

PCP designation is considered as an asset.
Experience in Inclusion System and QuickBooks desktop is considered an asset.
Experience in process improvement and automation experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports.
Prepare client-specific financial reports in accordance with funding and reporting requirements.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvements, including automation of manual workflows.
Create and provide financial reports to enhance efficiencies to support regional managers.
Train program managers on reporting and documentation obligations and effective financial analysis.
Ensure that responsibilities and questions are appropriately redirected to correct departments to achieve optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 300+ employees, including salaried and hourly staff across union and non-union environments.
Collaborate with payroll system providers, internal developers, and Human Resources to support system enhancements and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with CRA and BC payroll legislation, as well as applicable collective agreements.
Maintain and reconcile Extended Health benefit and Municipal Pension Plan account.
Prepare and review payroll-related documentation, including reconciliations, taxable benefits, T4s, remittances, and PIER reporting.
Support annual external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Contribute to the development and monitoring of annual budgets.
Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.