We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Richmond, British Columbia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable managing project-based financial activities, supporting accurate reporting, and working closely with internal teams to keep billing and cost information aligned. The role begins with on-site training and transitions to a flexible arrangement with occasional in-office attendance, offering the chance to contribute to a busy finance group during a key coverage period.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounting activities for a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial records are complete, organized, and up to date.
• Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger to support accurate month-end and ongoing financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of account balances.
• Review project cost details, including multi-currency information, and compile data needed for financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with customer service and internal stakeholders to coordinate billing details and support timely invoicing.
• Generate reports from accounting systems such as M3 and AMOS to assist with reconciliations, tracking, and decision-making.
• Analyze completed and active project information to help confirm costing accuracy and proper financial treatment.
• Contribute to month-end activities and provide additional support during peak reporting periods, including occasional overtime when required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a project-based or operational accounting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger records, and complete account reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, for analysis and reporting tasks.
• Experience working with accounting software and financial systems; exposure to M3 or AMOS is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with finance and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

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