senior accountant

Position Overview We are a growing wholesale distribution company seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Accountant to take ownership of accounting operations for multiple related companies. This is a hands-on role for a disciplined accounting professional who values accuracy, strong documentation, effective cash flow management, internal controls, and meeting all financial and regulatory deadlines. The Senior Accountant will maintain complete and audit-ready financial records, manage full-cycle accounting activities, support inventory accounting, and ensure compliance with Canadian payroll, tax, and government reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple companies. * Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation. * Manage accounts receivable, collections, customer balances, and overdue accounts. * Manage accounts payable and verify invoices, approvals, and supporting records before payment. * Process EFT payments, electronic banking, cash transactions, and account transfers. * Complete bank, credit card, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations. * Monitor cash balances, upcoming obligations, and short-term cash flow requirements. * Process employee and contractor payroll accurately and on schedule. * Maintain payroll records, employee files, and confidential documentation. * Prepare GST/HST filings, payroll remittances, CRA reporting, and WorkSafeBC documentation. * Record and reconcile intercompany transactions. * Complete month-end entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. * Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting. * Support inventory reconciliations, costing, adjustments, write-offs, damages, and physical counts. * Investigate accounting and inventory discrepancies and ensure timely resolution. * Maintain organized accounting records and an effective filing system. * Strengthen accounting procedures, approval controls, and financial processes. * Follow up with internal departments for missing approvals, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents. * Support external accountants, auditors, and government agencies as required. Qualifications * Minimum five years of progressive full-cycle accounting or senior bookkeeping experience. * Strong accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable experience. * Experience processing Canadian payroll and government remittances. * Experience with GST/HST, CRA requirements, and WorkSafeBC reporting. * Strong reconciliation, month-end, and financial reporting skills. * Advanced QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel skills. * Experience managing accounting for multiple companies. * Strong understanding of documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness. * Accounting or finance education is preferred. * CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset. * Experience in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-based businesses is strongly preferred. The Right Person Will Be * Highly organized, accurate, and process-oriented. * Reliable, accountable, and deadline-driven. * Comfortable investigating discrepancies and challenging incomplete information. * Persistent and professional when following up on overdue accounts. * Strong with documentation, reconciliations, and financial controls. * Able to work independently and manage competing priorities. * Proactive in identifying errors, risks, and process weaknesses. * Committed to maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready financial records. Performance Expectations Success in this role means: * Customer payments are actively monitored and collected. * Accounts receivable aging remains controlled. * Supplier payments are accurate, authorized, and properly supported. * Payroll and government filings are completed accurately and on time. * Bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations remain current. * Cash flow risks are identified and communicated promptly. * M