Accounting Jobs Vancouver

Accountant

Job Description 

Reporting to the Regional Accounting Leader, the Accountant provides accounting support to enable the team to deliver on professional services and financial solutions to the organization. This role is responsible for analyzing, recording and reporting financial data, and preparing financial/summary reports. This position also participates in the determination and implementation of preventative control measures and solutions and assisting in the identification and recommendations for process improvements.

• Responsible for the creation of accounting records including general accounting and costing
• Responsible for the preparation of financial statements and other management reports
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions
• Monthly close, reporting, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assist in the implementation of accounting and internal controls policies
• Assist in the maintenance of the Chart of Accounts and financial reporting structure
• Analyze and explain results to plan
• Review revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting transactions
• Perform the input and handling of financial data and reports for Creation’s financial systems
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits
• Other duties assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, Accounting/Business major is preferable
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or started the CPA Program, will be considered an asset
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered
• Good working knowledge of IFRS
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience within a dynamic business environment, preferably with a mid-large manufacturing company
• Experience and demonstrated ability in effectively partnering with senior business leaders, developing a broad understanding of all aspects of operations
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills to understand, interpret, and accurately measure financial performance and communicate financial data
• Track record of being a contributing member of a high performance accounting team
• Working knowledge Oracle ERP system preferred
• Strong computer skills – MS office suite
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and trusting relationships with managers, employees and peers
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner tailoring the communication to diverse audiences to facilitate understanding
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work within established deadlines and time constraints
• Demonstrated ability to act on own initiative and exercise professional judgment
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, work independently, as well as being part of a team
• Exceptional interpersonal and motivational skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking/innovation