Senior Accountant Job Listing at Paladin Security in Burnaby, British Columbia, BC (Job ID 816244)

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Overview Job Skills / Requirements

Our Senior Accountant is a key member of our Financial Reporting team, providing analysis and recommendations to teams throughout our organization to support cross-company initiatives, process improvements, and cost reductions. In this position, you will be a key player in driving accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decisions as our organization continues to grow. Our ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude, provides leadership and mentorship to teammates, and takes great pride in their work.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

This position is based in our Burnaby office, working in-office 4 days per week and 1 day from home after successful completion of training.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the close off process and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and related schedules and notes
• Conduct variance analysis of actual performance against budget and forecast
• Liaise between finance and non-finance teams to support data collection, cross company initiatives, infrastructure development and process improvements
• Support accounting research to provide recommendations, ensuring organizational compliance with all areas of ASPE and in accordance with established Paladin policies and procedures
• Liaise with external auditors to provide them with the necessary information for the annual audit
• Ensure appropriate systems and controls are implemented and maintained, and lead on any system implementation impacting financial systems
• Provide mentorship and supervise accounting staff
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology-driven solutions that optimize workflows, reduce costs, and increase productivity across departments
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as required

Requirements:

• CPA professional accounting designation is required, or within 1-year of completion
• Minimum of 5 years progressive accounting experience
• Proven track record in supporting the production of financial statements compliant with ASPE
• Track record of managing deliverables from multiple parties to meet challenging deadlines
• Collaborative approach to leading an accounting team in finding creative solutions to daily issues
• Demonstrated ability in leading teams to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end close processes

Application Deadline: December 19, 2025

As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada's leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.

Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast. 

TOP REASONS TO JOIN THE PALADIN TEAM:

• Awarded company culture
• Promotion from within
• Flexible work/life balance
• Leading comprehensive benefits program
• Clear path for growth

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Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and w believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.