Intermediate Accountant

Ideal Siding; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Work from home options

Job summary

Ideal Siding is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our corporate team on a part-time basis, with potential to transition to full-time. This hands-on role reports to the Director of Finance and supports multi-entity franchise operations from our Burnaby office.

You will manage full-cycle bookkeeping for AP/AR, payroll, GST, and monthly financial statements, analyze trends, and help automate processes as our organization grows.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance.
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA designation, currently pursuing, or equivalent accounting qualification is considered an asset.
• Strong practical experience with accounts receivable, GST, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports, with the ability to analyze results and identify unusual balances, trends, and variances.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and well-supported financial records.
• Organized and able to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities while knowing when to elevate issues.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Available to work part-time, with flexibility to work additional hours during the busy season from January through April, and the potential for the position to transition to full-time.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Take an active role in accounts receivable management, including invoicing, payment application, account reconciliations, aging reviews, collections, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare for review GST returns and support other tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Process and review payroll, including payroll reconciliations, vacation pay, employee changes, and related payroll reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for multiple entities and franchise locations.
• Perform financial statement analysis, identify trends and variances, and highlight items requiring management attention.
• Support the Director of Finance with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and working papers.
• Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for year-end reviews and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes, reporting, and financial workflows as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

University degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

About Us

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Ideal Siding is the fastest-growing home renovation company in North America, with over 80 locations and counting. We partner with top industry professionals to bring homeowners the highest quality workmanship and service. As our network expands, our head office plays a crucial role in supporting our franchisees across Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for an Accountant to join our corporate team on a part-time basis, with a possibility to become full-time. This is a hands-on role working under the direct supervision of our Director of Finance, giving you the opportunity to build your expertise in accounting for a multi-location, franchise-based business.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance
• Take an active role in accounts receivable management, including invoicing, payment application, account reconciliations, aging reviews, collections, and follow-up on outstanding balances
• Prepare for review GST returns and support other tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Process and review payroll, including payroll reconciliations, vacation pay, employee changes, and related payroll reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for multiple entities and franchise locations
• Perform financial statement analysis, identify trends and variances, and highlight items requiring management attention
• Support the Director of Finance with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and working papers
• Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for year-end reviews and audits
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes, reporting, and financial workflows as the organization continues to grow

What We're Looking For

• University degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation, currently pursuing a CPA designation, or equivalent accounting qualification is considered an asset
• Strong practical experience with accounts receivable, GST, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience preparing financial statements and management reports, with the ability to analyze results and identify unusual balances, trends, and variances
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and well-supported financial records
• Organized and able to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities while knowing when to elevate issues
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Available to work part-time, with flexibility to work additional hours during the busy season from January through April, and the potential for the position to transition to full-time

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work closely with our Director of Finance while taking ownership of meaningful accounting and financial reporting responsibilities
• Gain broad experience across multiple entities and franchise locations, with exposure to full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and financial analysis
• Build your analytical skills by going beyond bookkeeping and contributing to financial statement review, management reporting, and business insights
• Opportunity to grow with the role and potentially transition into a full-time position
• Support for professional development and continued learning
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Join a fast-growing organization where you can contribute to improving accounting processes, systems, and reporting as the business scales

Flexible work from home options available.

Ideal Siding is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of our community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.