About Nicola Wealth:

We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 98% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!

Purpose of the Role:: We are recruiting for an Accounting Clerk to join our growing Real Estate team. You will play a key role in the day to day operations of the team by performing transactional processing and bookkeeping for various Real Estate funds and related entities. This provides an excellent opportunity to use your creativity and ingenuity to improve systems and provide professional and insightful support to the team. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Real Estate Finance. This is an in-office 5-days per week role, located in our Vancouver Real Estate office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Processing payables and receivables, preparing journal entries, and preparing invoices
• Handling banking duties including electronic and cheque payments, and foreign exchange transactions
• Referencing invoices to contracts to ensure accuracy, when applicable
• Ensuring timely payments to vendors
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for various Real Estate corporate entities
• Preparing monthly and quarterly tax reporting, including GST filings
• Managing correspondence received from external parties
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Finance team, the broader Real Estate team, and external stakeholders
• Additional accounting support as needed
• Other relevant and related responsibilities, as assigned and as the needs of the organization change.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates meticulousness and accuracy in processing financial data, ensuring all transactions and records are error-free and compliant with organizational policies.
• Analytical Thinking – Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and interpret financial information to support decision-making.
• Time & Workload Management – Highly organized, prioritizes tasks effectively, meets deadlines for payments, reporting, and filings, and adapts to changing workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication – Exceptional communication in written and verbal form. Strong ability to communicate to diverse audiences in a highly professional manner.
• Service Orientation – Provides responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Collaboration – Highly effective team player able to operate within the team and across departments, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Integrity and Confidentiality – Maintains discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information, acting with honesty and adhering to ethical standards.
• Continuous Learning – Proactively seeks opportunities to update skills and knowledge in accounting practices, regulations, and technology to enhance job performance.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Certificate or diploma in Accounting. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Yardi software is preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• You are legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer

Compensation & Benefits Package:

This position comes with a base salary range of $55,000 - $70,000 plus a competitive performance bonus, RRSP contribution and participation in our profit-sharing program. Base salary will be commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.

At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.

This role is a current vacancy within Nicola Wealth.

Please include both a cover letter and resume in support of your application. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. For more information about this and other roles: www.nicolawealth.com/careers . It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Should you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at accessibility@nicolawealth.com and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Nicola Wealth policies. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nicola Wealth!