Sr. Accountant

OSI Maritime Systems•Burnaby, BC

About The Position

Assist in driving overall financial performance of the company by delivering accurate financial statements with measurable and actionable Key Performance Indicators. This role is financial accounting focused. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in monthly close, financial reporting, inventory and costing, fixed assets and external audit support, while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Requirements

CPA designation (or actively pursuing) required
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in manufacturing, project-based environments, or technology companies
Strong understanding of ASPE, including: Revenue recognition, Inventory and cost accounting, Fixed assets and capitalization
Hands-on experience with month-end close and audits
Advanced Excel skills
ERP experience required (Epicor)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist in leading and executing monthly and year-end close activities
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with ASPE
Support preparation of management reporting packages for leadership
Provide leadership to AP Team
Review and posting of non-PO invoice batches
Wire transfer review
Review AP Cash flow forecasting reports
New Vendor set up
Annual vacation relief for payroll
Administering the Concur expense reporting system
Administering company issued credit cards
Support financial accounting aspects of revenue recognition, coordinating with the project accounting team as required
Ensure proper accounting for contract assets/liabilities, accruals, and deferrals
Assist with accounting memo preparation for complex transactions
Review inventory reserves, excess & obsolete provisions, and valuation methodologies
Partner with operations and supply chain to ensure accurate cut-offs and costing
Prepare audit schedules and support annual audit and tax engagements
Assist with enhancement and maintenance of internal controls and accounting processes
Lead and maintain business process and internal control mapping
Support compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, controls, and reporting quality
Support ERP and financial system enhancements or implementations
Act as a subject-matter expert for financial accounting questions across the business