Senior Accountant

Mallen Gowing Berzins Architecture; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Vancouver-based architecture firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial integrity and support the team through effective management of accounting practices. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing the candidate to balance work and life commitments while contributing to the firm's success through accurate financial reporting and process optimization.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Base salary and discretionary bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Professional development support

Open invitation to company events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising staff is an asset.
• Legally permitted to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document efficient accounting processes.
• Assist accounting team members with General Ledger coding.
• Ensure accurate calculation and submission of taxes.
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and related reports.
• Generate monthly financial statements and present them.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

CPA designation

5+ years related experience

Tools

Quickbooks Online

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join our Team as a Senior Accountant.

At MGBA our team is dedicated to creating exceptional spaces through innovation collaboration and expertise. With a focus on meeting client needs we craft unique solutions across diverse architectural and design projects. Based in Vancouver our full-service Architecture and Interior Design firm boasts a nationwide presence serving the hospitality mixed‑use residential retail commercial industrial and institutional markets across Canada.

We're seeking a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses a passion for excellence in financial management. With a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week this role offers the perfect balance between work and life commitments.

As a Senior Accountant you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of our firm while fostering a culture of knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Your expertise will guide our team towards greater efficiency and accuracy in accounting practices ensuring the smooth operation of our financial systems.

What you’ll do:

• Process Optimization and Documentation: Establish and document efficient processes and systems for accounting operations to enhance productivity and clarity.
• Support and Guidance: Assist accounting team members by troubleshooting issues guiding them on General Ledger (GL) coding and addressing queries to ensure smooth operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of various taxes including Corporate Tax GST PST (BC and Sask) WCB WSIB and EHT (BC and ON) to meet regulatory requirements.
• Payroll: Support bi‑weekly payroll processing, calculate extended health and dental payroll deductions, prepare annual total compensation reports and produce annual T4s for employees.
• Financial Reporting Analysis: Generate monthly financial statements including Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, cash position reports and financial analysis. Present reports at monthly Shareholder meetings and provide detailed P&L breakdowns by Job Customer Project Manager (PM) Industry and Region quarterly. Collaborate with external accountants to provide accurate financial statements and working papers at year‑end.

Desired Skills Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Quickbooks Online MS Office Suite
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, projects and activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Prior experience mentoring supervising staff an asset
• CPA designation is an asset
• Minimum five (5) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education / experience
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Access to reliable transportation for on‑site work at our office

Note: Were currently working from a shared office space in Mt. Pleasant as we finalize plans for our future permanent location.

Perks we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan for eligible employees
• Base salary discretionary bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development support
• Open invitation to our regular company events

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our firm while experiencing a vibrant and supportive work culture.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills:

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 45-55