SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Location: Kelowna, BC
Position Status: CLOSED
Our Kelowna client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions.
Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Responsibilities:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Manage full cycle accounting and month end procedures
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Liaise with our Controller to improve financial procedures
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accountant or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages,
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA is an asset
Salary is based on experience. We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed will be contacted.
