At WestUrban, we don’t just build homes, we build communities through our expertise in construction management, customized development, and development planning across Western Canada. Our rapidly growing company is built on a foundation of strong relationships, extending to employees, clients, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers. We believe that investing in people is the cornerstone of our success. We build dynamic teams powered by respect, integrity, and experience. This mission empowers us to find innovative solutions, and to develop leading-edge concepts that enhance and support growing communities.

Thinking about a change?
Are you a Senior Accountant or CPA ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and growing team on beautiful Vancouver Island, where you can make a meaningful contribution to the accounting function of a real estate developer. In this role, you will drive financial performance, reporting, and business insights in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. We support our employees and believe in growing talent from within to build strong, healthy teams. We are currently accepting applications for a Senior Accountant in Campbell River, BC. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

What you will be doing:
As a Senior Accountant you will be a key member of the finance team, responsible to:

• Support all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, including billing, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, working papers, and account reconciliations, including complex or non-routine entries, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and perform expense analysis to support management decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies, internal controls, and other financial reporting processes in alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements and other regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with Finance colleagues and external accountants or auditors on special projects, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with colleagues, supporting team capability and efficiency initiatives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• CPA designation is a strong asset; Bachelor’s degree or business administration certificate in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, cost accounting, or public practice, including hands-on financial statement preparation or audit.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE and/or IFRS).
• Strong financial analysis capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with accounting software and intermediate-to-advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team and build relationships with project and company stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable, demonstrating resiliency in response to changing work demands.
• Attention to detail and commitment to performing work with a high degree of accuracy.
• High degree of professionalism, proactive mindset, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in real estate development is a strong asset.

What do we offer you?
Finding and keeping the right people is very important to us. We want to offer an opportunity to someone who is passionate not only about building quality apartment buildings but also having the chance to build communities which make a lasting impact. The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience. We also provide:

• Health and Dental plan with Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Service recognition and Wellness programs
• Annual Profit Share program

We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the role has been filled.