Accountant

Downtown, Vancouver (Hybrid)

$70K - $75K

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting Finance, Construction, Corporate Administration, and Operations. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-caliberprofessionals for niche, specialized, and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate's motivations, requirements, and objectives.

THE ROLE

Our client is an award-winning leading global financial advisory firm. Acting as both sell-side and buy-side advisors on global transactions in renewable power, energy, digital, and other large projects.

The Accountant will report to the Controller, performing full-cycle accounting duties which include the month-end preparations and closures, and preparing the financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Controller, and working closely with the other Senior Accountants, in day-to-day accounting functions
• Supporting the month-end close with the preparation of working papers, and monthly entries for a group of companies
• Maintaining bank reconciliations for over 15 accounts
• Reconciling investments
• Supporting low-volume AR invoicing
• Supporting AP and payroll as required
• Assist the Controller as needed in fielding audit and tax-related queries
• Maintain an organized document filing system

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 yearsof relevant work experience
• Advantageous to have experience in multi-entity or intercompany transactions
• Interest in financial services, private equity, investment accounting
• Pursuit of a CPA designation
• Knowledge of provincial and federal sales tax
• Self-motivated, accountable and results-driven
• Ability to drive tasks to completion and juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Ability to exercise tact and sound professional judgment when responding to matters concerning sensitive and confidential financialinformation
• Commitment to process improvement, identifying gaps and presenting solutions
• Proficient in MS Excel

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