Required Skills & Experience
- CPA designation (required)
- Degree or diploma in accounting or finance
- 4+ years of full cycle accounting experience
- Experience setting up accounting software from scratch
- Working knowledge of GST/PST registration and filing, payroll and CRA remittances
- Strong Excel skills
- Comfortable and experienced working in a fast-paced environment in a growing company
- High attention to detail and self-directed
- Able to work on site in Vancouver
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Job or project costing in construction, manufacturing or engineering; SR&ED or grant claim experience
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a full-time accountant to join our client in Vancouver. As Accountant, you will set up the clients books and keep them accurate and current from day one. You will handle day-to-day accounting, run the month end close, process payables and payroll, and prepare filings and reports for CEO approval. As projects move from design into procurement and fabrication, you will make sure every cost is recorded against the right module, consultant
and project phase, so leadership knows where the money is going and tax credit claims can be supported.
Core responsibilities
- Set up the accounting software, chart of accounts and bank and card feeds, with CEO sign
off.
- Maintain the general ledger, recording transactions accurately and on time.
- Process accounts payable, including consultant and supplier invoices. The Project Controls
/ Design Manager confirms invoices against contract scope; you record, schedule and pay
them.
- Process accounts receivable and invoicing as revenue begins.
- Reconcile bank, credit card and balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Prepare month end close entries, accruals and prepaids, and produce monthly financial
statements.
- Set up and process payroll, and prepare source deduction remittances to CRA.
- Register for and prepare GST and PST returns for CEO approval and filing.
- Code costs by module, consultant and project phase, and keep supporting documentation
for SR&ED, grant and tax credit claims
Set up the accounting software, chart of accounts and bank and card feeds.
Record all transactions to date and reconcile all accounts.
Set up a regular AP payment run and approval process with the CEO and Project Controls.
Deliver the first monthly close and financial statements on schedule.
Set up cost coding and documentation for SR&ED, grant and tax credit eligible expenses.
Compensation:
$90,000-$95,000/year
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
