Senior Accountant - 12 Month Contract

Accent Inns Inc.; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their vibrant team in Victoria. This exciting role offers the opportunity to support the Finance team during a parental leave coverage while making a significant impact on operational success. Responsibilities include financial statement analysis, mentoring Accounting Technicians, and overseeing various accounting functions. With a focus on employee happiness and a commitment to core values, this company fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about finance and want to be part of a fun-loving team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Medical and Dental Premiums

Free Hotel Nights

Employee Purchase Program

Leadership Development

Life Improvement Courses

Hybrid Work Model

Qualifications

• Experience in financial statement analysis and accounting functions.
• Ability to mentor and support accounting team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statement analysis and oversee accounting functions.
• Manage month-end processes and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Mentoring

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Are You a Clever Duck? Take a gander at this post...

Accent Inns Inc. is a BC-based hospitality company that is different in a good way. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team for a 12-month parental leave coverage contract in Victoria, BC. We lead with love, and our number one metric is the happiness of our staff, whom we call our Fam-Jam. Our 2025 Employee Survey showed that 97% of our employees are happy to work here, with a 96% participation rate.

We have two hotel chains: Accent Inns, where there is a rubber duck in every room, and Hotel Zed, where we rebel against the ordinary. Our latest venture is ROAR, our live-fire restaurant in Tofino, BC. We are searching for a Senior Accountant to join our fun-loving team to drive our business forward in the long term.

This role reports to Patricia Schoenroth, our Controller, and will involve supporting our Finance team in accounting tasks, planning, and team engagement activities while our Senior Accountant welcomes her first child.

Who We Are

We are a successful and recognized company:

• Named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures four years in a row.
• Recipient of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's Business of the Year award.
• Employer of the Year from Tourism Canada.
• Revenue doubled and profits tripled in nine years.
• Our CEO, Mandy Farmer, received multiple awards including Hotelier of the Year.

Our success is driven by our four Core Values:

• Be Real
• Have Fun
• Make Everything Better
• Have Each Other's Backs

Benefits & Work Perks

We cover 100% of medical and dental premiums, plus mental health benefits. Additional perks include:

• Free hotel nights and discounts for friends & family
• Life improvement courses through our Live your Best Life fund
• Employee purchase program
• Leadership development and coaching
• Hybrid work model: 2 days WFH, 3 days at our Victoria office

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

The Role

Supporting our Controller, you will assist with financial statement analysis, mentor Accounting Technicians, and oversee various accounting functions.

In your first 3 months, you will:

• Partner with the Controller and team members to understand your responsibilities
• Build relationships with operational leaders
• Collaborate with external consultants to identify improvement areas

Within 12 months, you will:

• Own the role fully, implement improvements, and support the team
• Manage multiple month-end processes and automation projects
• Mentor team members and support budgeting and forecasting
• Oversee cash flow projections and banking transactions

This role offers the chance to influence operational success and promote financial best practices across departments.

Application Process

We aim to respond to all applications. The interview process includes:

• Initial chat with HR
• Technical interview with Finance team members
• Strategic interview with senior leadership

Successful candidates will celebrate with us as we welcome a new team member!