Rachel Empson

Rachel Empson is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in various accounting roles. Currently serving as a Senior Accountant at Zymeworks Inc. since June 2022, Rachel has previously worked as a Corporate Accountant at West Fraser, where responsibilities included maintaining general ledger accuracy and preparing journal entries and reconciliations. Prior positions include Junior Accountant at Ausenco, Accounts Payable Coordinator Co-op at BuildDirect Technologies, and Accounting Assistant at Landsea Tours & Adventures, highlighting a strong foundation in financial operations and reporting. Rachel began their career as a Staff Accountant Co-op at Lohn Caulder LLP, specializing in tax returns. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Langara College and is currently pursuing the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.