Staff Accountant

Agentis Capital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial advisor in Vancouver is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist in managing accounting tasks. This role involves day-to-day accounting and exposure to financial modeling. The ideal candidate has a business degree with a finance/accounting focus and 1-3 years of accounting experience. This is a permanent full-time position with an immediate start date.

Qualifications

• One to three years of accounting experience preferred.
• Pursuing a Canadian CPA Designation is an asset.
• Ambition to learn and grow with the firm.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and general ledger maintenance.
• Invoice preparation.
• Accounts payable & accounts receivable.
• Month-end close including account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing sales tax returns (GST / HST / PST).
• Assist in monthly financial reporting.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Results-driven

Education

Undergraduate degree in business with a focus on finance and/or accounting

Job description

Overview

Agentis Capital Advisors is a leading global financial advisor with a reputation for delivering value and advice to its clients. The firm has been the recipient of industry rewards in recent years, and its guiding principles and ability to generate value for clients sets it apart. Agentis acts as a sell-side and buy-side advisor on a wide variety of global transactions including renewable power, energy, digital, transportation, and public-private partnerships. Our clients include leading infrastructure funds, pension funds, contractors, and governments.

Agentis Capital Advisors is a business segment of Agentis Capital Partners, which operates a synergistic platform across four main business segments: Agentis Capital Partners (principal investments), Agentis Capital Advisors (financial advisory and asset management services), Agentis Capital Mining Partners (mining advisory), and Agentis Capital Markets (capital markets).

The Opportunity

As Staff Accountant, you will be assisting the accounting manager in managing entities across Canada. You will be responsible for day-to-day accounting for various projects including but not limited to transaction accounting, posting entries, processing invoices, AP, AR, and account reconciliations. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow with the firm with exposure to financial modeling and contract management.

Your role will include

• Record keeping and general ledger maintenance
• Invoice preparation
• Accounts payable & accounts receivable
• Month-end close including account reconciliations
• Assist in preparing sales tax returns (GST / HST / PST)
• Assist in monthly financial reporting
• Other accounting and administrative duties as required

Your Skills And Experience

• An undergraduate degree in business with a focus on finance and / or accounting
• One to three years of accounting experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pursuing a Canadian CPA Designation is an asset
• Self-motivated, accountable and results-driven
• Ability to drive tasks to completion and juggle multiple deadlines
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ambition to learn and grow with the firm

Position Type

• Permanent Full-Time
• Desired start date: Immediately or Upon Graduation
• Location: Vancouver