Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Surrey Salary $ 90,000 CAD Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organizations provide essential services through the collection and processing of recycling, organics, and waste, helping keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven professional to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and is a certified diverse supplier with the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE). Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
- Competitive wages and annual wage increases
- Comprehensive health benefits, including drug, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company
- Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support
- Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow
- Ability to have an impact and make a difference Position Description The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing regional accounting activities and supporting financial performance across the business. Reporting to the Controller, this position oversees monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis, budgeting support, and financial controls while partnering closely with operational and divisional leadership. The Senior Accountant will also provide day‑to‑day supervision, guidance, and support to one Accountant, ensuring accounting activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines. This role requires a strong combination of technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, leadership skills, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
- Regional Accounting & Financial Management: Manage and oversee accounting activities for assigned regions, ensuring accurate and timely financial records, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Supervision & Team Leadership: Supervise one Accountant/ Analyst by providing day‑to‑day direction, coaching, workload coordination, and support to ensure accounting activities and deadlines are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly financial statements, including detailed analysis and commentary, for divisional leaders and the Corporate Accounting Department along with compiling the consolidated financial results of the Western Canadian Operation of Emterra.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze income and expense variances, identify trends and key drivers, and provide clear explanations and recommendations to support financial decision‑making.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budget preparation, consolidation, business planning, trend analysis, and rolling forecasts in partnership with divisional and operational leaders.
- Financial Business Partnering: Work closely with divisional and operational leaders to provide financial insights, identify opportunities to improve profitability and performance, and support informed business decisions.
- Review & Quality Control: Review accounting work, reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial information prepared by the Accountant to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Month‑End & Reconciliations: Support month‑end close and maintain accurate balance sheet and inter‑company account reconciliations.
- Tax & Government Reporting: Prepare and submit HST and Statistics Canada reports, along with other required financial and regulatory reporting.
- Systems & Reporting: Maintain accurate accounting records within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and support improvements to financial reporting and processes.
- KPIs & Performance Reporting: Develop and maintain financial reports, KPIs, benchmarking, and other analysis to support operational and financial performance.
- Audit & Compliance: Assist the Controller with annual audit preparation and ensure appropriate financial controls and accounting procedures are maintained.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve data accuracy, reduce manual work, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Special Projects: Participate in financial analysis, special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other duties as required. Skills & Qualifications
- CPA designation along with a Bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or providing day‑to‑day guidance to accounting st