Junior / Intermediate Accountant - Fixed-Term Contract

Hanzilla; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Food & Beverages

Coaching Partnership

Industry partner incentives

Referral bonus programs

Job summary

JOEY Restaurant Group is seeking a Finance professional to support our multi-unit operations from our Vancouver office. You will maintain accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and partner with leaders to drive clarity and accountability across the business.

The role demands 1–2 years in accounting/finance, advanced Excel skills, and CPA Program involvement. Hospitality experience is a plus, with a fixed-term 12-month contract based in-office in Vancouver, BC.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical capability.
• Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in hospitality or multi-unit operations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report weekly financial results and period-end financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile central and unit bank accounts, ensuring consistency across entities.
• Maintain and reconcile gift card accounts and related transactions.
• Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution.
• Support the completion and accuracy of intercompany adjustments.
• Partner with restaurant leaders to respond to financial and operational inquiries, providing clear and timely support.
• Prepare and assist in the completion of year-end working papers and support corporate tax filings.
• Contribute to the year-end external financial statement audit process.
• Prepare and submit government remittances, including GST, PST, HST, and Excise Tax.

Skills

Excel

CPA Program

Finance/Accounting

Communication

Education

CPA Program enrollment

Job description

As part of the Finance team at JOEY Restaurant Group, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and performance of our restaurants and corporate operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal processes, and partnering with leaders across the business to ensure clarity, accountability, and operational excellence.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, high-performing environment where attention to detail, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued - and where your work directly supports the growth of our teams and brands. This is a fixed-term, 12-month contract, based in-office in Vancouver, BC.

Annual Compensation Range

$60,000 - $75,000 / year

The salary range is dependent on skill and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report weekly financial results and period-end financial statements with accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile central and unit bank accounts, ensuring consistency across entitie
• Maintain and reconcile gift card accounts and related transactions
• Complete balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution
• Support the completion and accuracy of intercompany adjustments
• Partner with restaurant leaders to respond to financial and operational inquiries, providing clear and timely support
• Prepare and assist in the completion of year-end working papers and support corporate tax filings
• Contribute to the year-end external financial statement audit process
• Prepare and submit government remittances, including GST, PST, HST, and Excise Tax

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical capability
• Currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Program
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Experience in hospitality or multi-unit operations is considered an asset

Benefits

• Enjoy 50% off Food & Beverages at any JOEY Restaurant, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurant location (some restrictions apply)
• Pursue personal and professional development, through a Coaching Partnership
• Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you are able to pursue your life goals
• Industry partner incentives
• Referral bonus programs

This is about you. Your attitude, passion, and potential. When you join our corporate office team, you can expect to be a part of something big. Whether in Finance, Marketing, Payroll, IT or Design, you will find yourself working alongside the industry's best talent. As individuals, we are ambitious and driven, curious and engaged. Together, we are a high-performing team committed to each other's development and growth, and the success of over 50 Restaurant locations throughout North America.

What does this mean for you? It means if you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Your journey starts here.

*JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at JOEY Restaurant Group, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with JOEY Restaurant Group will be contacted to participate further in this process.*

*JOEY Restaurant Group provides reasonable accommodations upon request to those applicants and employees who need them.*