We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization in Burnaby, BC, for a 6-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounting process for internal and externally funded projects, including ongoing refinement of project reporting and project-related KPIs.
• Review project activities and transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment under ASPE.
• Review project details for compliance with applicable funding agreements, contracts, and other requirements.
• Partner with Project Management to address questions related to project costs, payment status, budgets, and variances.
• Design and maintain project-related master data within the ERP system from project initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with accounting procedures and applicable requirements.
• Act as a key finance contact for project-based external reporting, including government-funded projects.
• Prepare periodic project financial reporting and communicate results to project managers, project coordinators, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure project-related invoicing is accurate and completed on a timely basis.
• Investigate project variances and budget performance, report findings to senior management and project stakeholders, and identify opportunities to improve spending efficiency.
• Monitor project transactions, costs, and related administration for accuracy, completeness, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent (foundational accounting experience gained within public practice an asset).
• Strong knowledge of ASPE reporting. 
• Experience working with a large ERP/accounting system. 
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams. 

If you are an experienced accounting and financial professional, please apply to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please submit your resume and quote Job number 05060-0013491147 in all correspondence.

You must currently live in British Columbia, be immediately available, and be legally authorized to work in Canada

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