• Job type – Permanent, full time
• Location – Vancouver, BC – Hybrid
• Working hours – Standard business hours PST

Your Talent, Your Terms | Results, Recognition and Rewards

What’s the job:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for full cycle operational accounting, financial reporting and analysis as well as preparing accurate and timely monthly financial statement packages for TFG. The role also prepares and processes payroll for related entities and assist in related schedules required by management and other stakeholders.

Activities include but are not limited to accounting, payroll, government filings, bank reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, amortization and audit preparation. This is a senior level role focused on managing the input, verification and validation of information and data in a timely and consistent manner based corporate policy, procedure guidelines and GAAP. This role works closely with other members of the department and provides regular, contact with members of other departments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monthly financial statement production:

• Prepare monthly financial statements

• Responsible for the general ledger and month end close work

• Research and reconcile all discrepancies

• Prepare variance analysis of the financial statements

2. Perform journal entries, reconciliations and trial balances:

• Calculate and record fixed asset & depreciation calculations into the accounting system
• Update and maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
• Prepare and maintain monthly working papers and reconciliations for other general ledger accounts
• Complete or review month end trial balances for accuracy prior to the final statement run each month
• Perform or assists with journal entries, reconciliations and trial balances on accounts as requested or directed

3. Payroll

• Review semi-monthly payroll and commission calculations to ensure they are accurate and processed on time
• Process timesheets and semi-monthly payroll
• Collaborate with HR to maintain employee attendance records

4. Banking and cash activity:

• Responsible for all bank reconciliations on all bank accounts
• Review reconciliations prepared by subordinates as required
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly cash flow, line usage and line availability as required
• Review all AR & AP invoices and payments for all companies

5. Government remittances:

• Prepare and/or oversee the calculation, preparation and payment government remittances including but not limited to GST/HST, QST and other commodity tax returns
• Prepare and/or oversees the preparation and payment of other government remittances including but not limited to business licenses

6. Supervisory:

• Plan, assign and direct subordinates’ work
• Coach and appraise subordinate’s performance
• Ensures cross training is completed on activities within the department
• Mentor and train less experienced team members

7. Other activities:

• Respond to daily accounting and finance enquiries in the normal course
• Lead the annual audit information preparation, ensure procedure adherence and manage its general administration and assist on the audit as requested or directed
• Assist in the annual budget preparation for entities
• Assist with policy and procedures updates

What you bring:

• A strong sense of integrity, professionalism and a results-oriented attitude to continually improve processes and systems, enhance efficiency, and contribute to overall organizational success
• Works well under pressure to meet ongoing and overlapping deadlines within short time constraints
• Detail oriented and able to identify errors with a continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced ability to manage and prioritize a complex workload while adhering to performance goals
• Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance and working towards a designation
• 3+ years of previous accounting experience in medium or large size companies
• Experience with financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles including ASPE; knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP would be an asset
• Experience with payroll and provincial employment standards and regulations and knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central an asset

Why join TFG:

TFG’s culture is results, recognition and rewards based, with a focus on achieving results in a high performing team environment.

As part of the Travelers Financial Group of Companies, TFG Financial Corporation is one of the largest independent commercial equipment finance companies in Canada. We provide financing and leasing for a variety of revenue-producing assets such as trucks, trailers, light to heavy construction equipment, and manufacturing and material handling equipment. Our mission is to be our customer’s first choice by making equipment financing easy while providing a wide range of financing solutions.

TFG is an equal opportunity employer and employs team members without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical disability, mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected personal characteristic.

Results, Recognition, and Rewards: At TFG, we are driven by results and committed to recognizing and rewarding your achievements. Through performance-based rewards and growth opportunities, your contributions are valued and acknowledged, motivating you to continue excelling in your role.

Growth opportunities and supportive leadership: Our leaders are committed to your professional growth and success. They provide guidance, resources to help you develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and achieve your career goals within the organization.

Employer paid benefits: At TFG, we prioritize the well being of our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package. Our medical and dental plan includes vision care and life insurance, ensuring you and your dependents have the coverage you need.

Employee Investment Program: We believe in helping you achieve your financial goals. Our investment program offers the choice of RRSP, TFSA, and Cash accounts. To further support your savings, TFG provides a company matching program, helping you grow your investments more effectively.

Promoveo: TFG Financial celebrates choice and offers the ability to work in office (Vancouver, BC), hybrid or remote (for most roles). We know that our team members are the most important part of our business and we trust in our team members to work in a way that provides them with the ability to succeed in their work.