Senior Accountant

Great opportunity for an accounting professional who is seeking to join the corporate accounting team of a complex Canadian company with a friendly corporate culture. Opportunity for long-term learning and growth, as well as mentorship from inspiring leaders. Located in downtown Vancouver with a hybrid work model.

Who- the Company:
Our client is a reputable and well-established company headquartered in downtown Vancouver- midsize and privately-owned. The corporate office has a fast-paced environment and a corporate culture that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. The people at this company are dedicated to their work and also know how to have fun. This company is values-based and provides great perks that promote a healthy work life.

What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a new Senior Accountant to join the Accounting & Finance team at the corporate office.  The Accountant will report directly into the Controller and will work alongside other Accountants. This is a well-rounded corporate accounting role involving financial reporting, preparing balance sheets, preparing income statements, preparing financial statements, completing intercompany reconciliations, conducting variance analysis, contributing to forecasting, and generally supporting month/quarter/year-end.  The Senior Accountant will also contribute to ERP system optimization and general process improvements within the accounting function.

Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking accounting professionals who enjoy engaging and challenging work in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with a close-knit team. Qualified candidates will have at least 4 years of progressive accounting work experience. CPA designation is required. Candidates need to have familiarity working in a complex multi-entity company with lots of moving parts. Must have hands-on experience using an ERP and proficiency in Excel. Training in a public practice firm is beneficial, but not required.

Where: 
Based in a beautiful corporate office in Downtown Vancouver, close to public transit and many amenities like restaurants and shops. Hybrid- after completing onboarding and training, the Senior Accountant can choose to work from home up to 2 days a week.  

How Much: 
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and skills, likely in the range of $85,000 to $90,000. This company provides an excellent total compensation package including support for CPA & professional development, a performance-based bonus, an RRSP match, great health & dental benefits, and a few other employee perks- please discuss further with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:
SWIM will be conducting initial interviews and presenting a shortlist of candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' and send us your resume. Thank you!