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Senior Technical Accountant

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia

Senior Technical Accountant

Altis Recruitment

Vancouver, British Columbia
 
Salary: From $80,000 to $100,000 per Year
 
The Senior Technical Accountant provides accounting support for complex financial transactions during the SAP implementation. This role works closely with the Technical Accounting Lead to research, document, and apply appropriate accounting standards and ensure accurate configuration and reporting within SAP.

Responsibilities
  • Research and apply accounting guidance to business transactions (e.g., leases, revenue contracts, asset capitalization).
  • Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support policy positions.
  • Support testing and validation of financial outputs from SAP to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with business and SAP teams to align transactional processes with policy requirements.
  • Participate in month-end close activities and financial reporting impact analysis.
  • Assist in preparation of audit materials and liaise with external auditors.
  • Contribute to training and development of finance team on updated accounting practices.
Qualifications
  • CPA or equivalent accounting designation (mandatory).
  • 5+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate technical accounting.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP.
  • Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial process transformation projects.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and technical writing ability.


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.