Senior Accountant

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

Manage the end-to-end accounting process for internal and externally funded projects, ensuring compliance with ASPE and funding agreements. Partner with project management to monitor budgets, investigate variances, and provide financial reporting to stakeholders.

Requires a CPA designation or equivalent with strong knowledge of ASPE reporting and experience using large ERP systems. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in British Columbia.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• End-to-end Accounting
• Project Reporting
• ASPE Reporting
• ERP Systems
• Financial Analysis
• Budget Variance Analysis
• Project Invoicing
• Excel
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• External Reporting

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available