Staff Accountant - Entertainment

DMCL CPA LLP; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join DMCL CPA LLP as a Staff Accountant in our Entertainment Group, where you'll support artists and creators by managing their financial needs. This role involves a range of responsibilities including accounts management, payroll, and client consultation in a collaborative team environment. If you're passionate about numbers and the entertainment industry, this opportunity offers professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Standard 35-hour work week

Support for CPA program

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Excess Time Meal Allowance

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping necessary (1+ years, CPA-EVR route friendly).
• Intermediate Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables).
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare invoices, billings, and tour reconciliations.
• Handle payroll calculations and government remittances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

1+ years of bookkeeping experience

Tools

Sage

Excel

Xero

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about numbers and music? At DMCL, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Entertainment Group who are a tight-knit, high-performing team that supports artists, creators and industry professionals through every stage of their careers. Based in either our Victoria office, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the financial side of our clients’ lives so they can focus on their creative work.

This is more than accounting— this is business management in a fast-paced, always-evolving industry. No two days are the same. You’ll be handling multiple priorities, collaborating with talent reps and tour managers, and getting to know the ins and outs of the entertainment world. If you’re energized by variety, thrive in a client-facing environment, and love being part of a passionate team, this could be your perfect fit.

How you’ll make a difference

In this role, you’ll support clients across Canada and beyond with hands-on accounting services that keep their careers running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable
• Preparing invoices, billings, and tour reconciliations
• Handling payroll calculations and government remittances
• Preparing external filings (GST/HST, T4s, T5s, etc.)
• Conducting bank and credit card reconciliations
• Supporting clients with everyday financial questions and planning
• Learning the nuances of business management accounting — where no task is too small, and every detail matters.

You'll also be immersed in year-end files and T1 preparation, helping clients get organized for tax time while building your own technical depth. With high-volume, quick-turnaround work, this team thrives on multitasking, clear communication, and a great sense of humour.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who’s energized by client service and loves the entertainment space. You’re likely to succeed if you bring:

• 1+ years of bookkeeping experience (CPA-EVR route friendly)
• A keen interest in supporting artists and the entertainment industry
• Experience or familiarity with Sage, Excel, and Xero — and strong overall bookkeeping fundamentals
• Intermediate Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas)
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — you’ll be dealing with agents, managers, and high-profile clients
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A sense of accountability and confidence to own your work

Bonus points if you:

• Enjoy the idea of heading out to local shows or festivals after work

What DMCL offers

We offer a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, flexible, and collaborative environment. Our compensation and benefits include:

• A standard 35-hour work week, with paid overtime or time-off in lieu at all levels
• Support for the CPA program through the Employment Verification Route (EVR)
• Opportunities for continuous learning and internal mobility
• Physical and mental wellness initiatives
• An Excess Time Meal Allowance for longer workdays
• Regular firm-sponsored social events (plus the occasional concert!)
  

The Entertainment Group works in-office five days a week during your six-month probation period to support hands-on onboarding and learning. Once you're up to speed, you'll transition to a hybrid schedule—working from home on Mondays and Fridays, and collaborating with your teammates in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Your next step

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript through our website by clicking the “Apply for This Job” button.

About DMCL

Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP (DMCL) is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve and exceed their business goals, no matter how ambitious. As a leading Canadian firm with global reach, we continue to remain agile and responsive, providing clients with personalized and strategic solutions specific to their industry.

With over 300 team members spread across Vancouver, Surrey, Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam) and Victoria, working at DMCL means being part of a diversified team of expert advisors that view every day as a new opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients: solving costly problems, building long-lasting relationships and always striving for excellence.