Bookkeeper-Comptroller

Adecco Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper-Comptroller for a permanent role in Gold River, BC. The position involves overseeing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting within a respected organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting and a commitment to financial health compliance. Offering up to $85,000 annual salary, this role emphasizes mentoring and driving process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Free training programs

4% vacation pay on each paycheck

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
• Minimum five years of experience in bookkeeping or senior accounting roles.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, and inventory.
• Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Lead annual budgeting process and develop multi-year forecasts.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Budget management

Mentoring staff

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce

Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Xyntax

Payworks

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

Adecco is currently seeking a highly skilled Bookkeeper-Comptroller for a permanent role in Gold River, BC, offering a competitive salary of up to $85,000 per annum. In this role, you will oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting, ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance. This position provides the opportunity to mentor staff, drive process improvements, and make a meaningful impact within a respected First Nations, public-sector, or non-profit organization.

Details

• Pay rate : up to $85k / year
• Location : Gold River, BC
• Shifts : Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
• Job type : Permanent | Full-time
• Why you should apply : Hires fast, pays weekly; 4% vacation pay paid out on each weekly pay cheque; Medical and dental benefits once qualified; Free training programs

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets. Prepare accurate trial balances and adjusting entries to maintain complete and reliable financial records.
• Deliver clear and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end statements in line with PSAS and funder requirements. Analyze variances and provide insights to support CFO decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with managers, develop multi-year forecasts and cash-flow projections, and track performance against targets.
• Establish strong financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with CRA, ISC, FNHA, and organizational policies. Oversee external audits and implement improvements.
• Ensure accuracy of timesheets, deductions, remittances, and year-end filings (T4 / T4A) in collaboration with HR / Payroll.
• Champion system upgrades, streamline processes, and train end users. Experience with Xyntax, Payworks, or ERP systems is a plus.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and partner with program managers to build financial literacy and strengthen organizational capacity.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
• Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) required.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA) or active enrollment in a CPA program preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in bookkeeping, controllership, or senior full-cycle accounting roles.
• Proven experience preparing audited financial statements and managing budgets of $5M+, ideally in First Nations, public-sector, or non-profit environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting systems (Xyntax and Payworks considered an asset).

Apply now to this Bookkeeper- Comptroller role in Gold River, BC for immediate employment consideration. Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.