Intermediate Accountant

Strive Recruitment, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate Accountant for a fast-growing investment and advisory firm. This full-time role involves managing month-end and year-end processes, preparing financial statements, and providing financial insights. Ideal candidates possess 3-5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in QuickBooks Online, and strong Excel skills. Competitive salary offered in the range of $60,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within investment, advisory, or multi-entity environments.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

Strong Excel skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation program enrolment/completion

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Overview

Intermediate Accountant

$60,000-70,000

Vancouver, BC

About Us

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine, and consultative approach to everything we do – which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-calibre professionals for niche, specialized, and what are often regarded as "hard-to-fill" roles.

The Role

Our client is a fast-growing, privately held investment and advisory firm supporting a dynamic portfolio of U.S.-based companies. They are currently seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join their Vancouver team in a full-time, permanent capacity. This role has an emphasis on managing month-end and year-end processes, preparing financial statements, and supporting senior leadership with financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Conduct bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate data and analysis.
• Assist with audits by preparing working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with U.S. portfolio companies to provide timely financial insights.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff as required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within investment, advisory, or multi-entity environments.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (minimum 2 years hands-on experience).
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Enrolment in or completion of the CPA designation program is strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis).
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audits.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with cross-border teams.