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Junior Accountant

Hybrid
Vancouver, British Columbia
$51,516 - $60,607/annual
Junior
full_time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
3 weeks vacation

About the role

Pivot HR Services is pleased to present this Junior Accountant role on behalf of our valued client.

Join a team where your work matters — and your time does too.

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant to support a growing finance team in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. This role offers hands-on exposure to accounts payable, banking, and project accounting, with opportunities to grow and develop your skills under the guidance of senior finance professionals.

What’s in It for You?

  • Salary: $51,516 - $60,607 based on experience
  • Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
  • Vacation: 3 weeks to start
  • Benefits: Comprehensive package
  • Professional Development: Gain experience with multiple accounting systems and exposure to project-based accounting in a dynamic environment
  • Team Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and professional

What You’ll Do Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining accounts payable records and supporting project accounting activities. Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage and enter all incoming invoices (50+ per week) across multiple projects in accounting software (Sage 300 and QuickBooks Pro)
  • Code invoices using a detailed job cost code structure
  • Verify approvals on invoices and cheque requests
  • Prepare and process cheques for multiple companies
  • Update and maintain vendor database; serve as primary contact for vendors
  • Communicate with vendors regarding invoice issues and with project managers regarding coding questions
  • Enter project commitments and change orders; prepare associated forms
  • Audit and verify expense reports; reconcile vendor statements
  • Process rush items and maintain a schedule for time-sensitive tasks
  • Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable files
  • Perform banking duties, including deposits and payments
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly GST returns and related journal entries
  • Prepare sales journal entries and verify customer compliance deposits
  • Support special projects as assigned

What You Bring

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a corporate environment
  • A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field
  • Working toward a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Professional discretion in handling confidential information
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; experience with QuickBooks and Sage 300 preferred
  • Experience in real estate development accounting is a plus
  • Strong initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team

About You

  • Detail-oriented and accuracy-driven
  • Analytical thinker who can identify trends and issues
  • Strong communicator, able to collaborate across teams
  • Proactive problem solver who follows through independently

If you are a motivated accounting professional looking to grow your career in a hands-on, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This is a confidential search; the organization’s name will be disclosed later in the recruitment process.

About Pivot HR Services

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At Pivot, we get to know you so that we can provide the best customized HR services that will fit your organization’s culture, budget, and goals. We are your go-to for all of your HR needs, whether that's regular on-site visits or providing advice - we deliver what you need. Here are the different ways that Pivot can help:

o Projects (ie. design a new pay system or develop an employee handbook) o Temporary HR solutions (ie. help with hiring crunch or write employment contracts) o On-call advisory support (give us a call and we will provide timely recommendations and the resources you need to resolve HR issues)
o On-going partnership (we work in your organization to perform the HR services you need on an a regular basis)