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Accountant
We are looking for an Accountant to join a growing team in Vancouver, British Columbia on a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This position combines day-to-day accounting support with administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables. The role begins as a contract assignment and may lead to a longer-term or permanent opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, confirming coding accuracy, and preparing payments on schedule.<br>• Create and issue customer invoices while ensuring each submission aligns with client-specific billing guidelines.<br>• Track outstanding receivables, communicate with customers regarding overdue balances, and assist with collection activities.<br>• Reconcile account activity each month and investigate variances to keep financial records accurate and current.<br>• Process employee expense claims and maintain organized documentation to support approvals and reporting needs.<br>• Administer union-related payments and records in accordance with internal requirements and deadlines.<br>• Resolve invoice and billing discrepancies by working with internal teams and external contacts to clarify issues promptly.<br>• Contribute to process improvement and automation efforts related to accounting and administrative workflows.<br>• Maintain well-organized AP and AR records and provide reliable information for reporting and audit support.
• Post-secondary training in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<br>• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or AP/AR-focused position.<br>• Hands-on experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions from start to finish.<br>• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office 365 applications.<br>• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.<br>• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly when handling payment or billing issues.<br>• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Comfortable adapting to changing processes, learning new systems, and taking initiative when needed.
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  • Vancouver, BC
  • onsite
  • Contract to Hire
  • 31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to join a growing team in Vancouver, British Columbia on a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This position combines day-to-day accounting support with administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables. The role begins as a contract assignment and may lead to a longer-term or permanent opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, confirming coding accuracy, and preparing payments on schedule.<br>• Create and issue customer invoices while ensuring each submission aligns with client-specific billing guidelines.<br>• Track outstanding receivables, communicate with customers regarding overdue balances, and assist with collection activities.<br>• Reconcile account activity each month and investigate variances to keep financial records accurate and current.<br>• Process employee expense claims and maintain organized documentation to support approvals and reporting needs.<br>• Administer union-related payments and records in accordance with internal requirements and deadlines.<br>• Resolve invoice and billing discrepancies by working with internal teams and external contacts to clarify issues promptly.<br>• Contribute to process improvement and automation efforts related to accounting and administrative workflows.<br>• Maintain well-organized AP and AR records and provide reliable information for reporting and audit support.
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

Accountant Job in Vancouver, BC | Robert Half