Senior Accountant

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Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Richmond BC (In-Person)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (40 hrs a week)

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, plus bonus potential

ABOUT US:

This privately held group of companies based in the Lower Mainland, is recognized for excellence in electrical contracting across commercial and industrial sectors. The group includes one of the largest electrical contractors in British Columbia, consistently recognized for construction excellence, along with two specialized industrial firms with decades of experience supporting forestry, mining, and petrochemical operations.

Together, our companies offer clients a depth of technical expertise, execution strength, and industry knowledge that is rarely found within a single organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Richmond. This is a hands-on role responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and regulatory filings. Experience with unionized payroll and Jonas Construction Software is considered a strong asset.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, reconciliations, and payment preparation


• Administer union and non-union payroll, including payroll reporting and remittances


• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis


• Prepare and file regulatory and statutory filings, including payroll remittances, GST/PST, WCB, and other compliance-related reports


• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including intercompany invoicing and account reconciliations


• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized accounting records and supporting documentation


• Support ad hoc accounting and administration requests as required


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across financial processes
  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience


• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, and reconciliations


• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll and regulatory requirements (CRA, WCB, EHT, GST/PST)


• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, work independently, and collaborate within a team


• Experience with Jonas Construction Software is preferred


• Experience running payroll in a unionized environment is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple accounting functions


• Extended health and dental benefits


• Paid vacation


• Professional development support

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person (Richmond, BC)