accountant

Jerry K. Wong Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Vancouver is seeking an Accountant to join their team. The candidate will manage financial records, prepare reports, and supervise staff. A Bachelor's degree and CPA designation are required, along with 2-3 years of accounting experience. This is a full-time, on-site position offering $37.86 per hour.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting.
• CPAs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Supervise and train staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

CANTAX

Simply Accounting

Quick Books

MS Excel

Sage Accounting Software

Job description

Job details

Accountant

Location: Vancouver, BC

Work location: On site

Salary: $37.86 per hour, 35 to 40 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Onset: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Other benefits (see below)

Posted by: licensed third-party for Jerry K. Wong Ltd

Education: Bachelor\'s degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On-site requirement: Work must be completed at the physical location. No remote option.

Industry: Accounting firm, Private sector

Area of specialization: Financial examination; Accounting

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Analyze clients\' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, the Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Underwrite new issues of stocks and bonds
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Computer and technology knowledge

• CANTAX
• Simply Accounting
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Additional information

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Support for Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-02

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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