We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a local government organization in Surrey, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This position will support accounting operations across multiple legal entities while helping strengthen financial procedures and reporting practices. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on approach to close activities, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, while also improving documentation and supporting knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting activities for multiple legal entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation, review, and documentation of supporting schedules and procedures.

• Perform account reconciliations across the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and consistency in reporting.

• Establish and formalize accounting processes, controls, and documentation to create a stronger operational foundation.

• Review historical accounting records, resolve outstanding issues, and implement improved workflows using available software capabilities.

• Support process development related to invoicing, receivables, banking integrations, and manufacturing-related financial flows where applicable.

• Provide training and clear handover documentation so newly developed procedures can be maintained effectively by internal staff.

• 4+ years demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.

• Proven ability to manage accounting activities for multiple entities and prepare consolidated financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end close procedures, with the ability to build and document repeatable processes.

• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems, including experience with tools such as QuickBooks Online, Concur, or similar platforms.

• Practical understanding of invoicing, payroll support, and financial system workflows within a structured business environment.

• Ability to assess existing processes, identify gaps, and implement more efficient accounting practices.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to train team members and produce clear procedural documentation.

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