Accounting Clerk, Fund Accounting

Nicola Wealth Management Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their Fund Operations team. This hybrid role involves managing accounts payable and receivable processes, supporting investment funding, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive performance bonus

RRSP contribution

Profit-sharing program

Share ownership program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processes for Nicola Funds.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, tracking incoming wires.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

The Fund Accounting team is a high performing team responsible for the internal fund administration for several Mutual Fund Trusts and Limited Partnerships.

Purpose of the Role :

We are recruiting for an Accounting Clerk to join our growing Fund Operations team. You will play a key role in the day to day operations of the firm by performing basic daily fund operations for the fund accounting team and for the funds. This provides an excellent opportunity to use your creativity and ingenuity to improve systems and provide professional and insightful support to the team. You will report directly to the Manager, Fund Accounting.

This is a hybrid role located in Vancouver.

Core Responsibilities :

• Manage the accounts payable (AP) processes for Nicola Funds / LPs, including processing third-party invoices, reconciling expenses and accruals, and ensuring timely payments to avoid late fees and interest charges.
• Oversee the accounts receivable (AR) processes for Nicola Funds / LPs, tracking incoming wires to ensure all income and cash items are accurately recorded.
• Support investment funding processes, such as setting up wires for capital calls and conducting callback procedures with external parties to verify banking information.
• Act as the main contact point for banking-related tasks and ensuring timely execution of wire transfers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internally and externally.
• Handle physical mails received in the team’s mailbox, scanning and documenting them appropriately for record-keeping.
• Review invoices against contracts, where applicable, to ensure accuracy.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency by automating and streamlining existing processes.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support to the team as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits Package :

This position comes with a base salary range of $50,000 - $64,000 plus a competitive performance bonus, RRSP contribution and participation in our profit-sharing program. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit : www.nicolawealth.com / total-rewards .

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