Senior Accountant

Job Description

Our client is a well-established, member-based organization operating in Surrey. They are known for their strong real estate governance, collaborative culture, and commitment to professionalism and service excellence. This is a stable, values-driven environment with a focus on long-term financial stewardship.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective payroll and compliance processes. This is a hands-on role with exposure across general accounting, AP/AR oversight, payroll support, budgeting, and audit preparation, working closely with senior finance leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting & Month-End
Oversee the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Ensure accurate classification and recording of AP and AR transactions
AP, AR & Payroll Oversight
Support AP processes, including cheque runs, approvals, and cash-flow considerations
Oversee AR processes, invoicing, collections, and responding to account inquiries
Monitor aged receivables and follow up on overdue balances
Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing, pension contributions, and related reporting
Internal Controls & Compliance
Review and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
Government Reporting & Audit
Prepare and submit required government filings accurately and on time
Prepare audit working papers and liaise with external auditors during year-end
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Support annual budgeting and financial planning in collaboration with other departments
Prepare forecasts, variance analysis, and financial projections to support decision-making
REQUIREMENTS
CPA designation or in the final stages of completion
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to full-cycle accounting and payroll
Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (not-for-profit experience is an asset)
Experience with accounting systems and payroll platforms (NetSuite and ADP considered assets)
Advanced Excel and strong overall MS Office skills
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience in non-profit or real estate is considered an asset
Professional, discreet, and service-oriented communication style
COMPENSATION
$80,000-$85,000 Depending on experience
Comprehensive extended health package
Stable, long-term opportunity within a collaborative and professional environment
3 weeks vacation

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