Intermediate Accountant
Cespira • Vancouver, Canada • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 24, 2026
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our Finance team based in Vancouver,
BC, with primary responsibility for delivering an accurate and timely month-end close and supporting the
preparation of management and consolidated group financial statement preparation. Building on the
existing scope of close support, reconciliations, and reporting, this role requires strong understanding of
intercompany capability, including reconciliations, clearing breaks, and supporting elimination entries. The
Intermediate Accountant will maintain high-quality working papers and lead sheets, strengthen close
discipline, and support audit and tax reporting activities while ensuring robust internal controls and
compliance.
Requirements
Month-end close and Core Accounting
- Own and deliver assigned month-end close activities to agreed timelines, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
- Prepare and month-end reconciliations, supporting schedules, monthly lead sheets, and working papers with a clear audit trail.
- Review journal entries and transaction prepared by junior accountant
- Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger; investigate and resolve variances promptly.
- Perform variance analysis, identify drivers of movements, and communicate key performance insights to Finance leadership.
- Manage fixed asset register and handle fixed asset-related accounting entries, including depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
- Support the AP function through the review and posting of invoice and payment journal vouchers.
Intercompany Accounting
- Manage intercompany accounting processes, including monthly intercompany reconciliations, clearing aged differences, and coordinating confirmations with counterparties.
- Prepare intercompany eliminations and consolidation inputs, including preparation of elimination journals and intercompany schedules.
Financial statements, reporting, and audit support
- Preparation of monthly management reporting and contribute to consolidated group financial statement disclosure schedules
- Compile month-end close checklists and prepare monthly and quarterly audit binders with complete supporting documentation.
- Perform annual impairment analysis of fixed assets, intangible assets, and goodwill.
- Support year-end audit requests and respond to external queries in a timely, well-documented manner. Research, analyze, and prepare technical accounting memorandums in accordance with IFRS standards.
Tax and compliance support
- Prepare and maintain tax schedules to support GST, PST, VAT and corporate income tax filings, as applicable.
Continuous improvement and cross-cover
- Identify close and reconciliation issues, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain strong internal controls and compliance. Provide cover across the finance team as needed and support ad-hoc analysis.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of CA$40,000–CA$54,000 per year (median ~CA$48,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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