Senior Accountant

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CA $55.00/yr - CA $61.00/yr

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Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with one of our public sector clients in search of a Senior Accountant (CPA) to provide operational accounting support. This role will help maintain continuity, execute routine and complex accounting tasks, and support year-end activities.

The successful candidate will work remotely in British Columbia and handle technical accounting, journal entry review, reporting, and audit support.

• Perform and review journal entries, reconciliations, and routine financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes (major close March 31, with required overtime during the April 4–5 weekend)
• Prepare technical accounting documentation, including memos and standards interpretations
• Conduct complex financial analyses and operational reporting using large datasets
• Review and provide constructive feedback on the work of other accountants and technicians
• Assist with process improvements, automation, and efficiencies
• Work extensively in Excel, including use of macros, automation, and potentially VBA
• Support master data maintenance in SAP, as applicable
• Participate in secondary audit activities and provide supporting documentation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance and operations

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public practice experience is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and their practical application
• Advanced Excel skills, including work with large datasets, macros, and automation
• Experience reviewing others’ work and giving constructive, respectful feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy
• Must reside in British Columbia and work PST hours
• Must have own computer and be able to obtain a Gaming Policy Enforcement License (required to start)
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, Workiva, Salesforce, Success Factors, and Intro Lot

• Background in public practice, particularly year-end work
• Experience providing informal leadership or mentoring
• Experience with VBA or other automation tools
• Strong relationship-building skills in a remote environment

Mid-Senior level

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Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting, Financial Services, and Professional Services