Accounting Supervisor

Burke Recruiting Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CPA support

Hybrid work environment

Career progression

Job summary

Burke Recruiting Inc. in Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead a growing accounting team and oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, and payment workflows.

You will mentor staff, supervise timesheets, review client billing, and ensure external filings while maintaining strong internal controls and leveraging QBO, Xero, and Dext in a hybrid Vancouver setup.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in full-cycle accounting with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Finance (CPA designation or active PEP enrollment preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with QBO, Xero, Dext, and major Canadian online banking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting Team Lead and Treasury Specialists through regular 1-on-1s and coaching.
• Oversee client portfolio distribution, review timesheets, and manage team capacity for accurate billing.
• Maintain final oversight for month-end close, full-cycle bookkeeping, and GST/PST filings.
• Review and approve payment runs and wire releases while ensuring strong internal controls.
• Standardize workflows and optimize cloud platforms including QBO, Xero, Dext and enterprise online banking systems.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Client-facing communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

CPA designation or active PEP enrollment preferred

Tools

QBO

Xero

Dext

Online banking platforms (RBC Express, Plooto, BMO OBB)

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Supervisor

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Salary: $85K – $100K

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Overview

Our client, a fast-growing financial advisory and accounting services firm based in Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join their leadership team. This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional who excels at managing client accounting operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining strong treasury and payment controls. Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end closes, and payment workflows while serving as a key brand ambassador in the local accounting community.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise the Accounting Team Lead and Treasury Specialists through regular 1-on-1s, constructive feedback, and career development coaching.
• Oversee client portfolio distribution, review weekly timesheets, and manage team capacity to ensure accurate client billing.
• Maintain final oversight for month-end close quality, full-cycle bookkeeping accuracy, and GST/PST filings across all assigned accounts.
• Review and approve payment runs and wire releases while establishing robust internal controls and payment fraud safeguards.
• Standardize accounting workflows and optimize cloud platforms including QBO, Xero, Dext, and enterprise online banking systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-cycle accounting, AP, or treasury experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or Finance (CPA designation or active PEP enrollment preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with QBO, Xero, Dext, and major Canadian online banking platforms ("e.g., RBC Express, Plooto, BMO OBB").
• Proven track record of designing internal controls, managing payment safeguards, and enforcing segregation of duties.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, strong multi-tasking skills, and excellent client-facing communication.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000 – $100,000 based on experience, plus comprehensive day-one health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 100% Employer-Paid CPA Support: Full coverage of CPA modules, annual dues, and professional development with zero clawback clauses.
• Modern hybrid work environment combining downtown Vancouver office collaboration with genuine schedule autonomy.
• Clear internal progression pathway into senior management within a rapidly expanding, tech-forward advisory firm.
• Collaborative culture focused on work-life balance, continuous process improvement and professional development.