Intermediate Accountant

Posted 5 days ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 68,600 to 80,700 per year

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early-career accountant to join a fast-growing SaaS organization and take the next step in their accounting career. This role sits within a high-performing accounting team and is focused on supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and process improvement work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.If you are someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, takes pride in accuracy, and wants exposure to a modern tech/SaaS environment with strong mentorship and growth potential, this role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly.

The Company
Our client is a high-growth, global SaaS company and one of Canada’s leading technology success stories. Known for its strong culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to innovation, they continue to scale rapidly across international markets.
The Finance & Accounting team plays a critical role in supporting business growth through strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvement.
They are heavily investing in AI, automation, and modern finance tooling, creating an exciting environment for accountants who want exposure to evolving systems and workflows.

The Role
This Intermediate Accountant will support the accounting team through month-end close and ongoing process improvements. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can step in quickly, operate with limited ramp-up, and contribute to both core accounting and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an 18-month maternity leave contract.

What you’ll be doing
Month-End Close & Core Accounting

Support month-end close activities with a focus on reconciliations and working papers.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
Support monthly reporting and close deadlines.

Accounts & Transactions

Support Accounts Payable processes including invoice review and coding.
Ensure proper GL coding of expenses and transactions.
Assist with weekly payment runs and approvals.

Process Improvement & Projects

Participate in month-end optimization initiatives.
Identify and support process improvements across accounting workflows.
Assist in documentation and standardization of accounting processes.
Exposure to AI tools and automation initiatives (e.g. Claude).

Systems & Support

Work within NetSuite and other modern accounting tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across.
Finance and Operations.
Support ad-hoc accounting and analysis requests.

The Candidate
You are a motivated accounting professional who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow within a fast-paced SaaS environment.

What they’re looking for

2–4 years of accounting experience (industry) OR 3–5 years blended public practice + industry.
CPA enrolled or actively pursuing (not required to be completed).
Strong month-end close experience.
Solid understanding of reconciliations and GL accounting.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments.
Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
Self-starter with ability to work with limited guidance.

Nice to have

Experience in SaaS, technology, or other high-growth environments.
Exposure to NetSuite, Coupa, or Concur.
Interest in process improvement, automation, or AI tools.

Compensation
$68,600 – $80,700 CAD plus benefits including health coverage, and 20 days PTO.

Location
Hybrid – Vancouver (2 days per week in office: Wednesday & Thursday).

When & How to Apply
This is a strong opportunity to join a high-growth SaaS company with excellent exposure to modern accounting practices, systems, and career development. If you’re looking to build your accounting career in a fast-moving environment, apply or connect with your recruiter directly.
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