Posted 20 days ago
Senior Accountant
@ Hays
Langley, British Columbia
Overview
Hays is hiring a Senior Accountant / Project Accountant for a client in the real estate and construction industry in Langley, BC. The role covers full-cycle and project accounting, month-end and year-end close, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and liaison with external auditors. The posting states $85,000–$105,000 depending on experience, plus vacation, benefits and bonus, fully in-office.
Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle and project accounting for assigned entities
- Month-end and year-end close, reporting packages
- Project cost tracking and budget-to-actual variance analysis
- Balance sheet reconciliations and cash management support
- Year-end audit support and liaison with external auditors
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Real estate or construction industry experience preferred
- Project or job cost accounting experience strongly preferred
- CPA designation completed or nearing completion
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus |
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Hays
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 333 |
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established organization within the real estate and construction industry, is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant / Project Accountant to join their Langley team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with the numbers, understands the complexities of project and full-cycle accounting, and wants to be part of a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned entities and/or projects
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages
- Complete month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
- Manage project accounting, including tracking project costs, budgets and financial performance
- Monitor costs and investigate budget-to-actual variances
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
- Support year-end audit requirements and liaise with external accountants/auditors
- Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure internal controls and processes are followed
- Partner with project managers and other operational stakeholders to provide timely financial information
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting and efficiencies
- Assist with additional accounting and finance projects as required
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous experience within real estate development, construction or a closely related industry
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting
- Experience with project/job cost accounting is strongly preferred
- CPA designation completed or nearing completion
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting/ERP systems
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative, approachable team player who is comfortable working across accounting and operations
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Location
- $85,000–$105,000, depending on experience
- vacation, benefits and bonus
- Langley, BC
- Fully in-office position
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role would suit someone who wants to take ownership of their accounting work while staying close to the operational side of real estate and construction projects. You’ll have the opportunity to work across both corporate and project accounting while joining a collaborative team where communication and teamwork are genuinely valued.
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