Senior Accountant - Jobs in Victoria

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Ref ID: 05060-0012396288Classification: Accounting ClerkCompensation: $70000.00 to $95000.00 yearlyWe are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance team with our client located out of Victoria BC. The Senior Accountant will be reporting into the Controller and Director of Finance where they will be responsible for month end, quarter end, and year end closures. As the Senior Accountant, they will also oversee, mentor, and supervise the work of Accounting Assistants. As the Senior Accountant you will also get to work with financial planning and analysis including budgetingamp; forecasting, decision support, modelling, financial reporting, and working with dashboards. If you are looking to join a company that is growing and have the desire to bring in new fresh innovative ideas to their organization, this is the role for you! Please note this role is 100% in the office based out of Victoria BC.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Prepare with month end, quarter end, year end financial statements for multiple entities• Management of monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables• Coordination with finance groups with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, cost modeling, and financial reporting and analysis• Ensure all reports and budgets are prepared with current and relevant accounting principles• Prepare working papers for year end audits and corporate tax filings• Prepare complex consolidated financials• Supervise 2 Accounting Assistants with their day-to-day operations• Develop and maintain control documents• Internally, this role will communicate with all levels of management• Perform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:• Minimum of 4 years progressive accounting experience, ideally from big 4 or 6 public practice or in public practice.• Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field. A CPA designation is preferred• Experience as a Financial Analyst will be considered an asset• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Strong technical skills, able to use Dashboards and/or Power BI are considered an asset• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsABOUT YOU:You have a strong combination of technical skills and the business insights to provide creative yet effective solutions to complex challenges. A natural leader, you are able to lead, motivate and inspire a hardworking team, and your exceptional communication skills allow you to condense complex ideas into concepts readily understood by colleagues without a financial background. A numbers person at heart, you have tremendous enthusiasm for data analysis, econometric modelling and statistical analysis, and you combine this with a creative flair and commercial know-how that allows you to see challenges from a fresh perspective and deliver innovative, workable solutions.If this is the role for you, please apply today or reach out to Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573. Job Reference number: 05060-0012396288Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2022 Robert Half. Québec permit number AP-2000503. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.