Well-rounded Accountant role with a publicly listed multi-national mining company based in Vancouver, BC.  Very high-growth company with a strong reputation and a very bright future. Make a meaningful impact to the business while working with kind, intelligent, and values-driven leaders.

Our client is a growth-focused company headquartered in downtown Vancouver. This mid-size, global, and publicly listed organization is steadily expanding and maintaining a long-standing reputation for doing things the right way... strategically, ethically, and with a focus on long-term success. The Vancouver head office is home to around 40 corporate staff, with operations that span Canada and the U.S. The culture is down-to-earth, friendly, and professional, with little room for big egos or high drama.

This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded intermediate-level accounting professional. Reporting into the Controller and working with colleagues in accounts payable, financial reporting, treasury, FP&A, etc.

• Help maintain accurate financial records:
  • Record and review transactions in the general ledger (payables, journal entries, bank transactions) and ensure timely, compliant data entry into the financial system following company policies and internal controls.
  • Support accounts payable and vendor processes:
    • Support vendor file maintenance, accounts payable, and payment processing (EFTs, wires, pre-authorized debits, cheques), including preparing bank/wire transfers and obtaining required approvals.
    • Perform reconciliations and regulatory tasks:
      • Complete monthly bank reconciliations and assist with Canadian tax filings and remittances (GST, EHT, WCB, CRA) along with supporting documentation for regulatory filings.
      • Support financial reporting and closing:
        • Assist with month-end/quarter-end/year-end close, intercompany payments, audit preparation, variance analysis, and other accounting projects.

• We are seeking a well-rounded intermediate level accountant with at least three (3) years of relevant accounting-related work experience, including hands-on responsibility for journal entries, bank recs, AP & AR, remittances. etc
• Post-secondary education in accounting is preferred, such as a diploma or certificate.
• Steady tenures demonstrating loyalty and stability during career path. This company treats their people well and employees tend to stay a very long time! 
• Intermediate level proficiency in Excel is required.
• Experience using a mid-size or sophisticated accounting software such as XERO, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Yardi, SAP, Dynamics, etc.  
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable, hard working, professional, and self-motivated!

The salary for this role is commensurate with accounting experience, and will range from $72,000 to $85,000 with a sweet spot of $80,000.

Additionally, the Accountant will be eligible for:

• Annual performance bonus.
• RRSP match.
• Potential to be eligible for long-term incentive plan in future.
• Excellent extended benefits (health, dental, vision), with the option to customize based on employee’s personal & family needs.
• Paid vacation program that starts at 3 weeks and increases in future based on tenure.
• Monthly allowance for downtown parking or transit (taxable benefit).

Based in the heart of downtown Vancouver office in a beautiful building. Very close to rapid transit and very bus lines.  This is a full-time, in-office role (Monday to Friday). There is a monthly transportation allowance provided, to help cover either transit or driving/parking.

Swim Recruiting will be conducting initial screening, interviewing, and shortlisting on behalf of our client. Once shortlisted, qualified candidates will be presented directly to the hiring team for consideration and there will be a 2-3 step interview process. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume. Thank you!