Junior Accountant

$45,000-60,000

Vancouver BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE

Our client is a fast-growing, privately held investment and advisory firm supporting a dynamic portfolio of U.S.-based companies. They are currently looking for a Junior Accountant to join their Vancouver team in a full-time, permanent capacity. We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Accountant to support the accounting team with day-to-day financial management and month-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles. This role requires accuracy, time management, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online, including posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.
• Assist with month-end close, ensuring deadlines are met for reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, payments, deposits, and collections tracking.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy across all financial accounts.
• Support payroll and benefits administration (if applicable).
• Generate and analyze reports in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and support audits as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and provide timely financial information.



Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with QuickBooks Online.
• College diploma in Accounting (2-year preferred, minimum 1-year required).
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Experience working with U.S. companies an asset, but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.