Accounting Co-op

Optima Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living, a leading Western Canadian senior living provider, offers a co-op accounting position in Vancouver for an 8-month term. You will support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting, contributing to real projects impacting residents and operations across the organization.

You will gain exposure to full-cycle accounting in a real operating environment and collaborate with a team of professionals across functions to build practical accounting skills for your career.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a post-secondary accounting-related program.
• Basic accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Square Sales and Fee Reconciliation: Reconcile daily Square sales and processing fees against bank deposits and reports.
• Resident Comfort Fund: Record resident payments and maintain supporting documentation for audit.
• Float Reconciliation: Reconcile community cash floats and verify balances.
• Payroll Templates and Journal Entries: Prepare payroll templates and assist with payroll journal entries.
• Rent Increase Letters: Prepare rent increase letters and maintain resident rent records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic accounting knowledge

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Optima Living

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families' dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada's leading senior living and continuing care providers.

Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 6,000 residents.

Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.

Location: Vancouver

Term: 8 months

Compensation: $20/hour

Position Summary

As a co-op student, you will not be doing side work, You will support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting processes and will contribute to real projects that impact employees, residents, and operations across the organization.

Why This Role

You will gain exposure to full-cycle accounting in a real operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliations:Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Square Sales and Fee Reconciliation: Reconcile daily Square sales and processing fees against bank deposits and supporting reports.
• Resident Comfort Fund: Record resident payments and maintain accurate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Float Reconciliation: Reconcile community cash floats, verify balances, and investigate discrepancies.
• Payroll Templates and Journal Entries: Prepare payroll templates and assist with payroll-related journal entries.
• Rent Increase Letters: Prepare rent increase letters and maintain accurate resident rent records.

Other Accounting Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and process necessary adjustments.
• Process intercompany charges.
• Collect financial data and prepare journal entries.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Comfortable working with details, data, and structured tasks
• Able to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Clear communication and willingness to ask questions
• Able to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Takes initiative and follows through on assigned work

Eligibility

• Enrolled in a Co-op or Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)
• Currently attending a post-secondary institution
• Open to domestic students (Canadian Citizen/Permanent Residents) only.

Why Join Optima Living

• Work on real projects that impact 40+ communities across BC and Alberta
• Gain exposure to how a multi-site organization operates behind the scenes
• Learn directly from experienced professionals across functions
• Build practical skills you can use in future roles
• Contribute to work that supports seniors, teams, and communities
• Opportunity to extend your term or return for future roles based on performance

Embark on this journey with us and pave the way for a rewarding career in senior living.

Your journey starts here.

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