Intermediate Accountant in Surrey, British Columbia at Uptime Industrial Inc.

Reporting to and supporting the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the company's month-end and year-end financial reporting processes. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys full-cycle accounting, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment.

The role will perform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial analysis while working closely with the Controller on accounting processes, reporting, and resolving discrepancies. The Intermediate Accountant will also provide backup support across AP, AR, and Payroll as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform full-cycle accounting and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close;
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, adjustments, and other month-end entries;
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution;
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records;
• Support the Controller with financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and accounting projects;
• Review financial transactions and identify discrepancies, unusual variances, and opportunities for improvement;
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules;
• Support project accounting, including job costing, project billing, work-in-progress (WIP), and reconciliation of project costs;
• Review and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other general ledger transactions;
• Provide backup coverage for AP, AR, and Payroll as required;
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, including payroll journal entries, benefits reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments;
• Reconcile bank accounts, corporate credit cards, intercompany transactions, and other accounts as required;
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations;
• Support cash flow reporting and monitor outstanding receivables, payables, and other financial obligations;
• Prepare working papers, supporting schedules, and documentation for year-end audit preparation;
• Work closely with Operations, Project Managers, and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and job costing;
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and SOPs.