Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Description This Senior Accountant role is a key position within a growing Accounting & Finance team based in Vancouver, Canada. You will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting and take ownership of core corporate accounting and reporting functions, including monthly close, consolidations, IFRS guidance, and tax support. This opportunity offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with significant growth, change, and the chance to help build and enhance financial processes within a rapidly expanding organization. Responsibilities Perform monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet account reconciliations, and reviewing and analyzing relevant aspects of the balance sheet, cash flow, and profit and loss statements. Review and prepare monthly transactions and journal entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation. Review and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliation reports, ensuring they are finalized accurately and on time. Review and prepare consolidation entries for group reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards. Provide IFRS guidance on accounting treatment and implications for new activities or specific transactions, as needed. Prepare group consolidations and supporting working papers to support internal and external reporting requirements. Draft detailed accounting memos for new and complex transactions, clearly documenting assumptions, judgments, and conclusions. Support the preparation of annual Canadian tax returns by providing accurate financial data and working papers. Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers to support audits, reviews, and tax compliance activities. Perform ad hoc duties and tasks as assigned by the Manager of Financial Reporting, contributing to special projects and process improvements. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field. Canadian CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA) or an equivalent professional accounting designation. 5+ years of accounting experience in a mining company or at least 3 years of experience in a public practice accounting firm, including experience with journal entries, bank reconciliations, profit and loss statements, and working papers. Strong knowledge of IFRS and its application to corporate accounting and financial reporting. Proven experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, and account reconciliations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, lookups, and other advanced functions. Strong general ledger and financial reporting skills, including balance sheet, cash flow, and P&L analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks within a changing environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working in the mining industry or with mining clients is highly desirable. Experience in a Big 4 or other public practice accounting firm is considered a strong asset. Experience working with ERP systems such as Sage or SAP. Experience working with public companies and familiarity with public company reporting requirements. Spanish language skills are an asset and can help distinguish a candidate. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a small team and collaborate across functions in an entrepreneurial environment. Interest in contributing to process improvements and building out financial reporting capabilities in a growing organization. Work Environment You will join a close-knit, three-person Accounting & Finance team and report directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting. The role is primarily office-based, with an expectation of working four days per week on-site. The standard workweek is approximately 40 hours, with typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and flexibility available for earlier or later start times. The environment generally does not require regular overtime and supports a healthy work-life balance. You will work in an entrepreneurial setting within a rapidly growing organization that has experienced significant market growth and is undergoing ongoing change and development. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical and dental coverage and a health spending account, as well as performance-based long-term incentives and cash bonuses. This setting provides exposure to modern ERP systems such as Sage or SAP and opportunities to collaborate closely with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers while contributing to a culture focused on growth, continuous improvement, and high performance. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,BC. À propos d'Aston Carter Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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