Senior Accountant

Job Location:

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CAN

Type of

Contract:

Regular

Posting

Start Date:

3/3/26

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking aSenior Accountant to join our team in Surrey, BC.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing financial insight to support operational and management decision-making. Reporting to the Subsidiary Controller, the role acts as a key financial liaison between operations and finance, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, analyzed, and reported in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

The Senior Accountant plays a hands-on role in month-end and year-end close activities, variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting support, and continuous improvement of financial processes. The position requires a strong understanding of operational accounting, the ability to work independently, and effective communication with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Manage and supervise team of approximately 3 accountants/clerks/admins to achieve the KPI of function.
• Manage financial transactions of all Aggregate Production and Sales.
• Subject Matter Expert for the related applications including JWS and JDE for the related activity.
• Responsible for all financial transactions related to the Aggregate business units to ensure proper coding and allocation. Review all related transaction to ensure consistent coding as per financial reporting, internal controls and review needs.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets along with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and other reporting as needed.
• Understand in depth, monitor and report on the various royalty agreements in place.
• Lead and reconcile the annual inventory counts for all Aggregate sources.
• Ad hoc duties assigned by the Controller

• CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or a similar role, ideally within the construction or aggregate industry.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic and team-focused approach which is "hands on".
• Advanced communication skills (oral, written, and technical).
• Computer proficiency.
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Financial skills

• Demonstrate professionalism
• Results oriented
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• High energy, a strong work ethic, resilience, and versatility
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Strive for excellence
• Possess a positive "can do" attitude
• Flexible and adaptive to change

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 CAD per year. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.