Accounting Administrator

Excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with around 2 years of accounting-related work experience and relevant post‑secondary education. We are looking for people who are detail‑oriented, accurate, professional, and eager to learn. Some form of accounting‑related education is required. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are both must‑haves. Downtown Vancouver company with a hybrid work schedule.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a well‑established Canadian organization. In addition to their business achievements, the organization is values‑based and promotes a corporate culture where employees are encouraged to give back to the communities they live and work in. This private company has often been recognized on various high‑profile business lists.

What- the Role:

Swim Recruiting is seeking a new Administrator, Accounting & Accounts Payable for this great organization. This person will be using a great deal of Excel (V look‑ups, Sum If statements) as well as an ERP and an in‑house system. Working on a broader accounting & finance team of 20+ people. There is opportunity for long‑term career growth within the organization- the Administrator can continue on a corporate accounting career path, or perhaps even develop in other areas like treasury or financial planning & analysis.

• Support AP and AR invoicing
• Prepare journal entries
• Process payment requests using Accounting Software and ensure balances agree between two financial systems.
• Make recommendations and participate in changes to systems and processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, controls, and accuracy
• Complete various G/L account and/or monthly claims bank reconciliations as assigned
• Act as backup coverage of other accounting responsibilities as necessary
• Assist the Controller with various accounting projects as assigned

Who- the Candidate:

We are seeking individuals with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in accounts payable and/or clerical accounting- can be gained from internships, Co‑ops, or full‑time jobs.

Accounting‑related post‑secondary education is required- a Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting Major, a Financial Management diploma, an Accounting Certificate, etc. Pursuit of Canadian CPA at very early stages is an asset (and the company will financially support CPA courses and membership fees).

We are looking for people who have a positive attitude and the ability and willingness to learn quickly. Solid intermediate‑level skills in Excel are required. Qualified candidates must be detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task, and accurate. Successful candidates will align well with the organization’s corporate values and culture- SWIM can provide more insight.

Where:

Downtown Vancouver in a beautiful corporate office. Hybrid work schedule available once the Administrator is onboarded and fully trained (i.e. ~2 days work from home a week).

How Much:

Base salary will be around $48,000 to $62,000, depending on years of experience. The new employee will also be eligible for excellent health and dental benefits, an employer‑paid RRSP contribution, professional development/CPA support, and 3 weeks vacation plus other paid time off (personal days, volunteering days).