Accounting Manager - Temporary 6-8 Weeks

Randstad Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a temporary Accounting Manager for a 6–8 week assignment in Victoria, BC. This role involves overseeing financial operations and supervising an accounting team during the absence of the full-time manager, ensuring essential bookkeeping and reporting continuity. Ideal candidates will possess strong full-cycle accounting expertise and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite parking provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounting Manager or senior accounting role.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end procedures.
• Able to step into an existing structure with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date financial records and the general ledger.
• Supervise and support the Accounting Assistant.
• Ensure adherence to ASPE and internal accounting controls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Experience in an Accounting Manager or senior accounting role

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a temporary 6–8 week assignment to cover a medical leave. The successful candidate will help maintain the company’s financial operations, support month-end close processes, and oversee a small accounting support team.

You will be working closely with the Senior Administrative Assistant and have access to an internal accounting manual. The primary responsibility is to ensure continuity in bookkeeping, reporting, and accounting operations in the absence of the full-time manager.

Location : Victoria, BC (Hybrid – in office Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Start Date : Tentatively June 9 or the week after

Duration : 6–8 weeks (Medical leave coverage)

Pay Rate : $52–$60 / hour

Schedule : Flexible – ideally Monday to Friday, 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM (or 4 full days / week).

Parking : Included – attached garage with a designated parking pass

Advantages

• Competitive hourly wage of $52–$60 / hour
• Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday and Thursday in-office / week)
• Great opportunity to work in a stable and reputable software company
• Onsite parking provided at no cost
• Supportive environment with access to documentation and team assistance
• Ideal for experienced professionals looking for short-term, impactful work

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date financial records and the general ledger
• Post journal entries and support month-end close
• Supervise and support the Accounting Assistant
• Oversee client invoicing and accounts receivable collections
• Process vendor payments and employee expense reports
• Ensure adherence to ASPE and internal accounting controls

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounting Manager or senior accounting role
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end procedures
• Familiar with Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Microsuite
• Strong supervisory skills with ability to support and oversee an accounting assistant
• Able to step into an existing structure with minimal training using internal documentation
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

Summary

Two easy ways to apply :

1. Apply online : http : / / www.randstad.ca

Please notify that we welcome all applications, however only the ones with relevancy will be considered.

Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.

Randstad Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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