Senior Accountant

Accelerate your success at Colliers.

Why Colliers?

As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities.

A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

**This is a hybrid, 18 month contract based out of our Vancouver, BC office.**

About the role

You will be a key member of the accounting team, providing full cycle accounting across our many North American entities. You will be responsible for performing the month end closing process in a timely manner. You will prepare and review monthly variance analysis for financial statements, account reconciliations, reporting for the global consolidation team and schedules and analysis for accounts receivable. You will provide advice and guidance to the rest of the team, and be a go to person for accounting knowledge and best practices.

The Senior Accountant is designated (CPA or equivalent), has at least five years experience in a sizeable and complex corporation and will be primarily responsible for the financial accounting of our North American entities.  The Senior Accountant will ensure the highest level of integrity and compliance to all jurisdictional, regulatory and US GAAP requirements.

In this role, you will

• Ensure timely and effective support to all departments/field offices relative to accounting, analysis and controls

• Month end closing process – preparing, reviewing, and posting general journal entries

• Co-ordinate and liaise with intercompany entities including intercompany statement issuance and issue resolution 

• Prepare/Review monthly schedules and analysis for accounts receivable/AFDA

• Prepare/Review monthly variance analysis on financial statements

• Prepare/Review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations

• Prepare/Review various monthly and quarterly reports due to the Global consolidation team

• Prepare/Review schedules and analysis for deferred rent and demised premises

• Assist in the coordination of the half-year, interim, SOX, and year-end audits

• Support income as well as indirect tax filings by providing statutory financial information 

• Assist in the completion of the US Census reports

• Research and make recommendations based on US GAAP when required

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate accountants

• Coordinate and prepare audit files

• Coordinate and lead accounting related projects/initiatives

What you bring

• CPA designation or equivalent required

• 5+ years financial accounting experience

• 2+ years at a Senior Accountant level

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (ideally US GAAP)

• Experience in a multi-divisional international environment

• Accounting experience in a public company is an asset

• Displays service excellence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders (clients, partners & affiliates)

• Strong aptitude for streamlining and improving processes

• Effectively communicates with colleagues in a multicultural, multinational environment.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:
Area / Location Specific: Vancouver, BC
Approximate Compensation for this Role: $86,609 - $95,000 per annum
Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What we offer: 

Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.

Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.

Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.

Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.