We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Richmond, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position supports a busy finance team in an on-site environment and plays an important role in maintaining accurate reporting during a period of active hiring. The successful candidate will contribute to month-end activities, account analysis, and financial statement support while working closely with internal stakeholders to keep deadlines on track.

Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations within a fast-paced close cycle.
• Produce financial reporting schedules and assist with the preparation and presentation of profit and loss statements, including variance analysis.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accuracy across core balance sheet accounts for the assigned legal entity.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities and investigate discrepancies to support timely resolution.
• Compile supporting documentation and financial data required for external audit activities and year-end reporting.
• Work with established Excel-based files and reporting templates, reviewing formulas and outputs to ensure reliability and consistency.
• Communicate with line managers and internal approvers to obtain information, clarify variances, and support accounting sign-offs.
• Contribute additional support during peak close periods, including overtime when required to meet a three-day month-end deadline.
• 2 to 3 years of accounting experience in an intermediate-level role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to inventory accounting.
• Hands-on ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement support working papers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, interpret variances, and follow through on resolutions.
• Advanced Excel capability, including confidence working with existing formulas, spreadsheets, and reporting models.
• Experience using Dynamics GP and Aaro or comparable accounting and consolidation systems.
• Proven ability to work independently, stay proactive, and seek out priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.

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