Junior Accountant

Park Place Seniors Living; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in seniors' care is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant for their Vancouver office. The role supports finance operations with vital responsibilities, including processing vendor invoices and maintaining financial filing systems. Ideal candidates will display strong accounting knowledge and excel in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue monthly rent invoices.

Skills

Accounting principles

Time management

Self-starter

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Park Place Seniors Living owns and operates a network of seniors’ care homes across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. We are committed to providing exceptional care and service to our residents and their families.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Controllers, this role plays a key part in supporting our finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices and payments accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or overdue accounts
• Prepare and issue monthly rent invoices; apply and track incoming payments
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Support banking functions in collaboration with site administrators
• Maintain and organize financial filing systems
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and other administrative duties as required

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience with both accounts payable and receivable
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (intermediate to advanced)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in property management, real estate development, or healthcare services is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems is preferred

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including site teams and senior management
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, auditors, and health authority contacts
• Remain composed under pressure and consistently meet deadlines

Location: South Vancouver (Head Office)
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried
Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits package
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm
Work Location: In person