Senior Accountant, Corporate

RJC is seeking self-motivated individuals that thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives at once. Providing our clients building enclosure engineering, structural engineering, structural restoration, structural glass engineering and building energy modelling services, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms, engineering better buildings for the communities in which we live, learn, work and play.

We are an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. We challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects in all markets we serve.

Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’. We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices, and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

LOCATION: Vancouver

START DATE: Immediately

SALARY RANGE: 80,000 – 95,000 (dependent on experience)

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Senior accountant will support the finance team in providing accurate and timely information in order to monitor the company's financial health and integrity. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, they will actively support establishing, monitoring, and implementing the company's financial accounting, reporting, disclosure, and internal controls. This role requires technical expertise and vision to advise on and, under the guidance of leadership, implement best practices for a successful and growing company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the month-end process, including full-cycle accounting duties, by preparing and analyzing financial information and account reconciliations, including tax filings, as required.
• Perform accounting technical research for complex accounting transactions to enhance financial disclosure and compliance with GAAP.
• Document processes for existing day-to-day accounting policies, month-end close process, and reconciliations and recommend corrective measures where needed
• Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data for various stakeholders.
• Assist in developing fit-for-purpose accounting policies and procedures for the organization to support the business and the internal control framework.
• Assist in the quarterly consolidation process of multiple entities and month-end closing procedures.
• Collaborate with finance or cross-functional teams across departments and regions to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and address accounting issues.
• Support year end audit process by responding to auditors’ inquiries and prepare appropriate working papers and supporting schedules.

Experience:

• 4+ years of financial accounting and reporting experience; experience with percentage completion is a plus!
  Experience developing, documenting, and communicating accounting policies or procedures.
• Strong accounting knowledge of ASPE or IFRS, including consolidations, and foreign exchange.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experienced with PowerBI is an asset.
• An inquisitive nature with strong attention to detail and an aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other related.
• Professional Accountant, CPA.

Are you someone who exhibits our core attributes?

• Creative Mindset - provide new and diverse ideas
• Proactive Approach - take initiative and seek opportunities for growth
• Supportive Teamwork - promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture
• Trusted Advice - demonstrate integrity
• Lead With Purpose - empower, develop and support others to reach their full potential

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
• Investing in your future, opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP)

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers, will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department.