Accounting Clerk

Altis Recruitment; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative workplace

Hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an intermediate accountant to join a finance team within a public sector organization. This role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting operations. The ideal candidate will have an accounting diploma or be enrolled in the CPA program, possess strong Microsoft Office skills, and excel in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. This opportunity allows for professional growth and hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accounting diploma program or enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program is preferred.
• Experience with a computerized accounting system as well as Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, corporate policies, and taxes (GST, PST, non-resident withholding).
• Knowledge of GST, PST, non-resident withholding taxes.
• Self-starter with strong communication to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Complete account postings, accruals, and allocations in a timely manner.
• Review employee reimbursements and payment requisitions.
• Prepare GST and PST returns, financial schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist junior accounting clerks in resolving procedural questions.
• Implement chart field changes, including additions and inactivation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and general accounting principles.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced office environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Accounting diploma program or CPA enrollment

Tools

Computerized accounting system

Job description

Language: Strong written and spoken English required

Duration: 4-month contract, potential for extension based on business needs and performance

Background Check Requirement: Background check is required

About the Opportunity

This intermediate accounting role is an exciting opportunity to join a busy finance team within a public sector organization. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and supporting day-to-day operations that keep the organization running smoothly. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across teams, helping to solve procedural issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where attention to detail and initiative are highly valued. This role offers exposure to fund accounting systems and a chance to deepen your understanding of corporate finance processes while supporting a team committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a supportive and collaborative workplace that values initiative, accuracy, and professional growth. Expect opportunities to enhance your accounting expertise, work alongside experienced colleagues, and gain hands-on experience with GST and PST reporting. This is a great chance to strengthen your career in a role that makes an impact every day.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll complete account postings, accruals and allocations in a timely manner, preparing adjusting entries and generating reports from the system
• You’ll review employee reimbursements and payment requisitions, referring unusual issues to your supervisor
• You’ll prepare GST and PST returns, financial schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries
• You’ll assist junior accounting clerks in resolving procedural or processing questions
• You’ll implement chart field changes, including additions, inactivation and description updates
• You’ll ensure compliance with corporate policies and general accounting principles
• You’ll work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, taking initiative and managing multiple priorities

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of an accounting diploma program or enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program is preferred
• Experience with a computerized accounting system as well as Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, corporate policies, and taxes (GST, PST, non-resident withholding)
• Self-starter with strong communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.