Senior Accountant

Mallen Gowing Berzins Architecture Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A design and architecture firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial integrity and foster teamwork. The role is approximately 20 hours per week, offering balance and collaboration to enhance accounting efficiency. Candidates should have strong Quickbooks Online skills, a CPA designation is an asset, and a minimum of five years of related experience. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Base salary + discretionary bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Professional development support

Open invitation to company events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with Quickbooks Online + MS Office Suite.
• Minimum five (5) years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Legally permitted to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document efficient processes and systems for accounting operations.
• Assist accounting team members and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of various taxes.
• Support bi-weekly payroll processing and prepare annual total compensation reports.
• Generate monthly financial statements and present reports.

Skills

Quickbooks Online

MS Office Suite

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA designation

5 years related experience

Job description

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: We’re 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.