Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and payroll support within a multi-location environment. They also coordinate month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring financial processes are well-controlled and efficient.

Job details

Kirmac Collision & Autoglass is a family-owned leader in collision repair, proudly serving communities since 1973. For over 50 years, Kirmac has delivered quality workmanship and exceptional customer service helping people get back on the road while turning repair experiences into something positive. As the industry evolves, so does Kirmac, with a focus on advanced vehicle technology, EV repair readiness, and sustainable practices. Through Kirmac Cares for Kids, we also supports organizations such as B.C. Children’s Hospital and the Boys Club Network, while continuing to grow a skilled workforce grounded in continuous learning and strong leadership. Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant plays an important role in supporting Kirmac’s finance function across a fast-paced, multi-location operating environment. This position is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, payroll and statutory support, treasury and payment activities, and month-end and year-end close coordination. Working closely with operations, payroll, and external partners, the Senior Accountant helps ensure the company’s financial processes are accurate, timely, and well controlled while contributing to continuous improvement across the finance team. Reporting to: Senior Accounting Manager Core Responsibilities Support month-end and year-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, working papers, and related financial analysis. Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, payroll, credit cards, vendor balances, and other operating accounts. Coordinate payroll-related accounting activities, including reconciliations, remittances, statutory reporting, and month-end entries. Support indirect tax and regulatory compliance requirements, including GST, EHT, WCB, and other recurring filings and reconciliations. Assist with treasury and cash management activities, including EFTs, wires, payment coordination, cash tracking, and banking support. Support lease, rent, and other recurring expense processes, including payment review, schedule maintenance, and follow-up on discrepancies. Contribute to inventory, work-in-progress, rebates, and accrual accounting through analysis, adjustments, and month-end support in a multi-entity environment. Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external advisors, year-end processes, audits, and tax-related requirements. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and overall efficiency within the finance function. Qualifications Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. CPA designation, or meaningful progress toward completion, is strongly preferred. Several years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity, multi-location, or operationally complex environment. Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. Experience supporting payroll accounting, indirect tax filings, and year-end working papers is considered an asset. Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with accounting, payroll, and ERP systems. Experience in retail, service, automotive, or other multi-site operating environments is an asset. Working knowledge of AI tools and an interest in using technology to improve efficiency, analysis, and workflow effectiveness. Key Competencies Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. Clear, professional communication and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams. Hands-on, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Commitment to continuous improvement, strong internal controls, and high-quality work. We want people who want to have an impact. Kirmac is building an inclusive company culture where anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, is recognized and rewarded for their contributions. Our Learning & Development Program allows every team member to learn new skills and expand their expertise. If you want to work someplace where you can grow, and your ideas can have an impact, we want to hear from you! Ready to make an impact? Apply with your resume today! We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and payroll support within a multi-location environment. They also coordinate month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring financial processes are well-controlled and efficient.

Requirements

Candidates should have post-secondary education in accounting or finance, with a CPA designation or progress toward one strongly preferred. Several years of progressive accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment is required, along with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Benefits

• Learning & Development Program

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Payroll
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Treasury management
• Statutory reporting
• Indirect tax
• Excel
• ERP systems
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls
• Cash management
• Regulatory compliance
• Multi-entity accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• Maintenance Scheduling
• Full Cycle Accounting
• Continuous Development
• ERP Systems Knowledge
• Accountability
• Workflow Management
• Month-End Closing
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Accrual Accounting
• Auditing
• Automotive Engineering
• Balance Sheet
• Internal Controls
• Cash Management
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Indirect Tax
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Remittance
• Coordinating
• Detail Oriented
• Statutory Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors