Well-established and reputable Vancouver-based company. Fast-paced, high change, and entrepreneurial work environment, with a down-to-earth and values-based corporate culture. Downtown Vancouver. Hybrid Schedule: 3 days/week in office.
Who- the Company:
Our client is a successful and reputable mid-size privately-held Canadian organization that was founded over 20 years ago. They have been recognized in the past for being a top employer. In addition to their business achievements, the organization promotes a culture of collaboration and employees are encouraged to contribute positively to the communities they live and work in through volunteering and philanthropy. Very values-based organization.
What- the Role:
Swim Recruiting is seeking a new Intermediate Accountant for this successful Vancouver headquartered organization. The new Int. Acct. will work on an accounting & finance team of ~30 people currently including: accounting, financial reporting, AP, AR, FP&A, treasury, etc. The responsibilities for the Intermediate Accountant are diverse, and include balance sheet reconciliation, preparing accruals, supporting month/quarter/year-end close, preparing journal entries, variance analysis, bank reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliation in collaboration with the AP team, tax remittances, etc. The Intermediate Accountant will also contribute directly to ongoing process and workflow improvements on the accounting team. The company uses a mid-tier ERP and plenty of Excel.
The Intermediate Accountant will contribute positively to a healthy, engaged, and solutions-oriented corporate culture. SWIM will provide interested/qualified candidates with a full job description.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking accountants with at least 3 years of progressive and relevant accounting work experience. Candidates must be pursuing an accounting designation- either Canadian CPA or International equivalent- and on track to achieve designation in 2026 or 2027. Qualified candidates for this role will be analytical, organized, and detail-oriented, as well as able to see the big picture. Experience with a growing and complex mid-size private organization is preferred, as is hands-on experience using an ERP and reporting under ASPE. Must have solid intermediate level Excel skills. Experience with complex multi-entity companies with internal controls is an asset. Experience working in a public practice firm (small, midsize, or large) is very beneficial, but not required.
This is a great role for folks who thrive in a fast-paced, high-change, and entrepreneurial work environment! We are looking for people who are friendly, humble yet confident, adaptable, resilient, and who can have fun with their team while working hard.
Where:
Downtown Vancouver. Hybrid work schedule. More presence required in the HQ in the first months on the job while establishing relationships and getting to know the company. Longer term, the Accountant can choose to work from home up to 2 days a week. The company has a beautiful corporate office that encourages open communication.
How Much:
Annual base salary commensurate with relevant work experience, education & qualifications, likely in the range of $60,000 to $75,000. The total compensation includes an employer RRSP contribution, a performance-based bonus, paid health & wellness days, PD support, health & dental benefits, an annual healthcare spending account, and some great industry-based perks.
When & How to Apply:
This search is moving very quickly, and SWIM is presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring Controller for review. 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 (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems, but PDF is also fine). Thank you!