Posted 9 days ago
Senior Accountant
@ Robert Half
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant for a client in consumer products and distribution, reporting to the Divisional Controller. The role covers full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, inventory accounting and process improvement across multiple entities. The posting states a salary of $85,000 to $95,000 depending on experience, with extended health and dental coverage and three weeks' vacation.
Pay:
$85,000–$95,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle accounting across multiple entities under ASPE
- Month-end and year-end close, reconciliations and general ledger
- Inventory accounting, valuation and variance investigations
- Gross margin, sales, pricing and cost analysis
- Support external audits, tax filings and compliance
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation required
- 5 to 8 years progressive accounting experience
- Strong ASPE and/or IFRS knowledge
- Intercompany accounting and consolidations experience
- ERP experience; SAP an asset
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| 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, Employee discount, Transit support |
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Our client, a growing and well-established organization in the consumer products and distribution space, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA-designated professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment where they can make a meaningful impact on both the accounting function and broader business operations.
Reporting directly to the Divisional Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, inventory accounting, process improvement initiatives, and operational support across multiple entities. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong business acumen, and possess the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive results independently.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage full-cycle accounting across multiple entities in accordance with ASPE standards.
• Prepare journal entries related to fixed assets, inventory, accruals, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Support inventory accounting, valuation, adjustments, cycle count analysis, and variance investigations.
• Perform gross margin, sales, pricing, and cost analysis as required.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, transaction issues, and financial reporting variances.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and IT teams to resolve financial and process-related issues.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist with customer deductions, rebates, chargebacks, broker commissions, and related reporting requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.
• Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation and operational improvements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Provide backup support for critical accounting functions during peak periods and team absences.
• Participate in special projects and other ad hoc accounting duties as required.
Qualifications
• CPA designation is required.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or multi-entity environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS.
• Demonstrated experience managing intercompany accounting and consolidations.
• Extensive experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and related reconciliations.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and indirect tax requirements.
• Previous experience working within an ERP environment; SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and present practical solutions to complex issues.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute where needed.
Compensation & Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. depending on experience.
Additional benefits include:
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Three weeks' vacation
• Free on-site parking
• Employee product discounts
• Company social events and team-building activities
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013507983 in all correspondence.
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