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Headquartered in downtown Vancouver, our client is a unique SaaS software company in online education. Reporting to the VP Operations, you will be responsible for performing full-cycle accounting, cash management and month-end tasks. You are interested in accounting and have qualified as a CPA because you want to make meaningful contributions in positions you hold. You have gained on the job experience leading to ongoing upward development in your career.

Responsibilities

  • Own accounts payable and banking functions.

  • Communicate with multiple departments for updates on customer status and subsequently oversee invoice drafting, review, issuance and collections.

  • Prepare required government remittances WCB, GST, PST, and all other relevant regulatory filings.

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare monthly journal entries, including multi-currency consolidation.

  • Perform full-cycle accounting and month-end functions efficiently and accurately.

  • Prepare month-end financial reports of a multi-company group and their consolidation for review and discussion.

  • Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with external advisors as required. 

  • Assist the VP and other departmental leads with annual budget process including providing meaningful recommendations. 

  • Perform ad hoc and regular financial analysis and reports as required to support the executive team.

  • Review accounting procedures and make recommendations to improve or implement processes.

  • Investigate and resolve financial transaction issues including GAAP requirements.

  • Perform other accounting duties as assigned by the CFO.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a CPA designation or equivalent in work experience.

  • 5 years of recent related experience in a similar role.

  • Proven experience in taking responsibility for full-cycle accounting processes, policies and systems.

  • Strong financial and analytical abilities in a SaaS company.

  • Detail-oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines.

  • Self-motivated and results-driven; you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.  

  • Prioritization, time management and project management skills.

  • Effective written and interpersonal communication skills; you have the ability to build a positive, team-oriented environment.

  • You have demonstrated aptitude in dealing with private and confidential information; you use diplomacy and tact in all interactions.

For more information please contact:

Tim Swanson st tim@corporate.bc.ca