ACCOUNTANT – CPA STUDENT (TRAINING-FOCUSED ROLE)

Carbonet Nanotechnologies Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentorship

Hybrid work flexibility

Growth into senior accounting role

Job summary

Carbonet Nanotechnologies Inc. in Vancouver is seeking an Accountant in a hybrid role designed for someone pursuing CPA designation. You will gain hands-on experience across our full accounting cycle, with structured mentorship and exposure to fundraising and strategic planning.

You will work closely with leadership to support month-end close, reporting, and financial operations while building scalable processes in a small, growing company.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in CPA program or equivalent accounting designation.
• Strong foundational accounting knowledge.
• Ability to work independently with guidance.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead month-end close process.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and accrual entries.
• Process payroll and coordinate with HR on compensation matters.
• Assist in the preparation of management, investor, and board reporting.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Help build and document accounting procedures as we scale.
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors.

Skills

CPA designation (in progress)

Accounting knowledge

Independent working

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Education

Currently enrolled in CPA program

Job description

ABOUT CARBONET

CarboNet is a Vancouver-based water treatment company with operations in Canada and the US. We're developing innovative solutions to critical challenges in industrial wastewater treatment, with our head office, R&D lab, and production facility in Vancouver, and a second production facility in Texas. We're at an exciting inflection point—past the R&D phase, scaling our commercial operations, and expanding into multiple new markets. Our leadership team brings deep technical and business expertise, and we're building a culture where people can make a real impact.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an Accountant to support our month-end close and full-cycle accounting operations. This is a hybrid role with flexibility on in-office days—you'll have autonomy to structure your week around what works best for the team and the business.

This is a training-focused role designed for someone working toward their CPA designation. You'll receive structured mentorship and hands-on guidance as you build competency across our financial operations. As a small, growing company, you'll get genuine exposure to all aspects of our accounting: GL management, reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and board-level support. You'll work closely with our leadership team to support fundraising and strategic planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and eventually lead month-end close process and financial statement preparation
• Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and accrual entries under guidance
• Process payroll and coordinate with HR on compensation matters
• Assist in the preparation of management, investor, and board reporting
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Help build and document accounting procedures as we scale
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled in or working toward CPA designation (or equivalent accounting designation)
• Strong foundational accounting knowledge (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Ability to work independently with clear direction and ask good questions
• Comfort with growth and changing priorities in a lean environment
• Genuine interest in scaling with the company (this role has real development potential)
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to financial tasks

WHAT WE OFFER

• Structured training and mentorship from experienced financial leadership
• Real-world exposure to mid-market accounting operations
• Flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your work week
• Opportunity to grow into a senior accounting role as you complete your CPA
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience