Senior Accountant
Permanent Opportunity Location: Coquitlam, BC Work Arrangement: In-office Permanent Salary: Approximately $85,000 Start Date: October 2026 Our client is a growing, multi-location organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Coquitlam. This is a hands-on opportunity within a busy, operational environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing detailed accounting responsibilities, responding to changing priorities and working closely with finance and operational leaders. Key Responsibilities • Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals and adjusting entries. • Complete balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations. • Prepare financial statements, management reports and variance analyses. • Investigate account discrepancies and resolve outstanding accounting issues. • Support multi-entity and intercompany accounting and reconciliations. • Assist with cash-flow reporting and forecasting. • Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity. • Support inventory reconciliations, costing and variance reporting. • Assist with sales tax and other government filings. • Prepare audit working papers and respond to audit requests. • Maintain accurate supporting schedules and accounting documentation. • Work with operational managers to resolve accounting and reporting issues. • Assist with ERP, reporting and accounting process improvements. • Support special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as required. Qualifications • Several years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience. • Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting. • Advanced Excel skills. • Experience using ERP or integrated accounting systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities. • Clear written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. • Experience in a multi-location, automotive, manufacturing, distribution, retail or other operational business would be an asset. • CPA designation or progress toward a designation would be an asset. Working Style This opportunity will suit someone who is: • Hands-on, dependable and highly accountable. • Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial and less structured environment. • Able to determine priorities and move work forward without extensive direction. • Calm when deadlines are tight or priorities shift. • Confident communicating with both accounting and non-accounting colleagues. • Willing to assist wherever needed to support the team. Please send your resume to Surinder Kaila at skaila@burkerecruiting.com