Accountant

Ideal Siding; Burnaby; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Ideal Siding is the fastest-growing home renovation company in North America, with over 80 locations and counting. We are looking for an Accountant to join our corporate team on a part-time basis, with a possibility to become full-time, working under the Director of Finance across a multi-location, franchise-based business.

This hands-on role covers bookkeeping, AR/AP, GST, payroll, monthly statements, and financial analysis for multiple entities and locations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting.

Skills

AP/AR

GST

Payroll

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

QB Online

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About Us

Ideal Siding is the fastest-growing home renovation company in North America, with over 80 locations and counting. We partner with top industry professionals to bring homeowners the highest quality workmanship and service. As our network expands, our head office plays a crucial role in supporting our franchisees across Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our corporate team on a part-time basis, with a possibility to become full-time. This is a hands-on role working under the direct supervision of our Director of Finance, giving you the opportunity to build your expertise in accounting for a multi-location, franchise-based business.

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
• Take an active role in accounts receivable management, including invoicing, payment application, account reconciliations, aging reviews, collections, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Prepare for review GST returns and support other tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Process and review payroll, including payroll reconciliations, vacation pay, employee changes, and related payroll reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for multiple entities and franchise locations
• Perform financial statement analysis, identify trends and variances, and highlight items requiring management attention
• Support the Director of Finance with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and working papers
• Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for year-end reviews and audits
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes, reporting, and financial workflows as the organization continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

• University degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation, currently pursuing a CPA designation, or equivalent accounting qualification is considered an asset
• Strong practical experience with accounts receivable, GST, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports, with the ability to analyze results and identify unusual balances, trends, and variances
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and hands‑on experience with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and well-supported financial records
• Organized and able to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities while knowing when to escalat issues
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Available to work part-time, with flexibility to work additional hours during the busy season from January through April, and the potential for the position to transition to full-time

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work closely with our Director of Finance while taking ownership of meaningful accounting and financial reporting responsibilities
• Gain broad experience across multiple entities and franchise locations, with exposure to full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and financial analysis
• Build your analytical skills by going beyond bookkeeping and contributing to financial statement review, management reporting, and business insights
• Opportunity to grow with the role and potentially transition into a full-time position
• Support for professional development and continued learning
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Join a fast-growing organization where you can contribute to improving accounting processes, systems, and reporting as the business scales

Flexible work from home options available.