senior accountant - 2 month contract.

Location: Coquitlam, BC (100% On-site)
Duration: 2 Months



Advantages
Pay Rate: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour
Immediate Impact: Start as early as next week and play a hero role in a critical month-end cycle.
Convenience: Free on-site parking in Coquitlam.
Professional Environment: Join a tight-knit, 8-person accounting team led by a supportive Controller.
Target Start Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Interviews: Taking place this week!

Responsibilities
Drive Month-End: Take full ownership of manual journal entries and adjustments to ensure a clean 3-day month-end close.
General Ledger Management: Reconcile accounts and maintain the accuracy of the GL within a user-friendly, niche ERP system.
Payroll Support: Utilize your knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations to support internal compliance and reporting.
Operational Accounting: Support the Controller and Accounting Manager with ad-hoc reporting and manual data tasks as required.

Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in a distribultion or high-volume environment.
Month-End Expertise: You aren't intimidated by a 3-day close; you have a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Tech-Savvy: Strong ERP experience (SAP or similar) and Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
Credentials: A CPA designation is a strong asset, but we will also consider candidates with equivalent experience.


Summary
This 2-month "stop-gap" role is perfect for a technical accountant who enjoys high-impact, short-term projects. You’ll be the key support for the Controller during a critical month-end close, utilizing your deep knowledge of Canadian payroll and GL adjustments. Free parking, a 40-hour work week, and an immediate start await the right candidate.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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