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