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Intermediate Accountant
This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in a full cycle accounting role while working closely with a supportive leadership team in a growing real estate business. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and being part of a collaborative environment, this role could be for you.
 

Who- the Company:

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing privately owned real estate development company.
 

What- the Role:

We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant with 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience to join a privately owned company in the real estate sector with a significant investment portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative team where you can make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and brings a “can-do” attitude to every task. They take initiative to support accurate and timely reporting, adapt easily to changing priorities, and enjoy learning within a supportive environment. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork and the opportunity to gain broad exposure across all aspects of accounting in a dynamic and growing business.
 

• Support daily accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform full-cycle accounting for the company and related entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and file GST returns and assist with T-slip filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, controls, and reporting deadlines.
• Assist with audit preparation and coordination with external accountants as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounting staff.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
• Review financial data for accuracy and consistency prior to submission.
• Support variance analysis and other ad hoc financial analyses as required.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes.
• Support the integration and maintenance of financial systems such as Certinia (FinancialForce) and Salesforce.
• Maintain organized and complete accounting documentation.
• Reporting directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and working with the VP of Finance as needed.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned by the Senior Accounting Manager or VP of Finance.

Who – the Candidate:

• Must possess high discretion and always maintain confidentiality. Required to sign and comply with Non-Disclosure and confidentiality agreements (NDA).
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of accounting experience at an intermediate level; public accounting experience is an asset.
• Experiences with multicurrency and/or multicompany transactions are preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASPE and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end cycles, GST filings, and T-slip preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems (Certinia/FinancialForce and Salesforce experience an asset).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels.

How Much:

$60-65K + extended health after three months.
 

Where:

West Vancouver, BC, this role is onsite 5 days/week.
 

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving very quickly. Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If interested, please reach out very soon!