Junior Accountant

Colliers International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the accounting team with month, quarter and year-end close processes. This hybrid role offers exposure to multiple business units and a chance to learn from experienced colleagues.

Aligned with a publicly traded organization, the role requires 1+ year of accounting experience, an accounting degree, and CPA student status. Strong communication and a customer-service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounting experience preferred.
• CPA student currently in the program.
• Degree in Accounting required.
• Self-motivated with customer service orientation and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month, quarter and year-end processes on time and accurately.
• Assist in preparing working papers for accruals, allocations, journal entries and reconciliations across business units.
• Compile data for financial analysis and contribute to monthly accounts receivable reporting.
• Handle data entry and invoice issuance as part of the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA student

Accounting degree

Customer service

Verbal communication

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others. This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, BC.

About the role

Are you a Junior Accountant seeking to advance your accounting capabilities and broaden your experience within a prominent publicly traded organization? Join us to further your skills and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of finance at our company.

• You will be successfully supporting the accounting team in fulfilling their mandate to complete month, quarter and year end processes on time and accurately.
• You'll be gaining new skills and experience through learning from your colleagues.
• Your role will involve aiding in the preparation of working papers for accruals, allocations, journal entries, and account reconciliations across various business units.
• Additionally, you'll compile data for financial analysis, handle data entry and invoice issuance, and contribute to monthly accounts receivable reporting.

What you bring

• 1+ year of experience in an accounting position is preferred.
• CPA student currently in the program.
• Degree in Accounting.
• A self-motivated individual with customer service orientation and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in, Colliers is disclosing the following information: Area/Location Specific: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) Approximate Salary Range for Role: $55,575 - $65,000.00 #LI-AS1 #LI-Hybrid

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.
• Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
• Global network: Join a global team of 24,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you’ll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community.
• Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value.

What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.