Financial Accountant

Job summary

Prepare and support monthly journal entries, working papers, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement variance analysis across multiple entities. Support accurate and timely financial reporting, SOX and statutory compliance, and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and the close cycle.

Job details

Aston Carter's large client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team in Burnaby on a permanent basis! This individual will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for multiple entities. Working closely with Operational and Corporate Finance teams, this role is a core contributor to the month-end close process through the preparation of journal entries, working papers, reconciliations, and variance analysis. The Financial Accountant will also support key initiatives such as enhancing business processes, implementing new systems, and optimizing the close process, while partnering with various stakeholders across a matrixed organization. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively to meet the expectations of corporate finance, FP&A, financial operations, and external auditors. Process monthly journal entries, ensuring all transactions are adequately supported and compliant with SOX requirements. Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for multiple entities. Perform monthly Profit & Loss and balance sheet analysis, developing a thorough understanding of variances in financial statement line items and providing meaningful commentary to senior management. Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, supporting working papers, and completing variance analysis in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare monthly journals with appropriate supporting documentation and working papers. Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statement variance analysis across multiple entities. Execute control procedures to ensure compliance with the global SOX program. Prepare statutory compliance reporting in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, taking on new tasks as needed to support timely and accurate financial reporting. Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in a matrix environment, demonstrating strong communication skills and professional judgment. Act as an agent of change by supporting continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes, systems, and the overall close cycle. Additional Skills & Qualifications MUST HAVES 3+ years full cycle accounting experience Excellent communication skills CPA Designated or close to designation Experience with multi entity company(s) Intermediate Excel Proficiency Experience with IFRS/US GAAP NICE TO HAVE Oracle Cloud experience Experience with Audit/SOX Controls Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Burnaby, BC. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Burnaby,BC. À propos d'Aston Carter Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine d’approvisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. 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En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. 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What you’ll do

Prepare and support monthly journal entries, working papers, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement variance analysis across multiple entities. Support accurate and timely financial reporting, SOX and statutory compliance, and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and the close cycle.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of full-cycle accounting experience, strong communication skills, intermediate Excel proficiency, and experience with multi-entity companies and IFRS or US GAAP. A CPA designation or near-completion is required; Oracle Cloud and audit or SOX controls experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Variance Analysis
• SOX Compliance
• Statutory Compliance Reporting
• IFRS
• US GAAP
• Intermediate Excel
• Multi-Entity Accounting
• Working Papers
• Process Improvement
• Oracle Cloud
• Audit Controls

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting