Job Description

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team in Burnaby, British Columbia. This is a 3-month temp-to-perm role, starting 100% on-site for the initial two months, and moving to a hybrid schedule (3 days per week on-site) thereafter. The position sits within the wholesale distribution industry and requires strong analytical and technical expertise. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting financial operations, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate reporting for multiple retail locations.
Responsibilities:

• Review monthly income statements for 29 retail locations, including 15 corporate and 14 associate stores.

• Prepare adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.

• Support half-year-end closing activities, ensuring all tasks are completed by the deadlines.

• Conduct variance analyses by comparing budgets to historical data using a floating year-end approach.

• Reconcile head office accounts and provide detailed reviews of balance sheet accounts.

• Perform gross margin analysis, inventory assessments, and identify inventory shrinkage.

• Ensure payroll reconciliation aligns with accounting standards, including vacation balance adjustments.

• Manage month-end and year-end closings within established timelines of 10 days and 15 days, respectively.

• Oversee and guide a team of four retail accountants to ensure smooth financial operations.

Requirements:

• Strong background in retail accounting, with expertise in gross margin and inventory analysis.

• Advanced knowledge of payroll accounting entries and reconciliation processes.

• Proficiency in performing variance analysis and preparing financial statements.

• Experience with month-end and year-end closing procedures in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with D365 Finance & Operations or similar financial systems.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate discrepancies.

• Strong work ethic, inquisitive nature, and commitment to understanding business processes.

If you are an experienced accounting and financial professional, please apply to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please contact our Vancouver office and submit your resume noting "Senior Accountant" in the subject line. Please quote Job number 05060-0013298246 in all correspondence.
You must currently live in Vancouver, and be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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