Corporate Accountant

Position Overview

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Corporate Accountant to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual to join us on a full-time basis in our Vancouver office. This is a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days working remotely.

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial information for management to make timely and relevant business decisions. This hands-on role will require a dynamic and professional individual that will coordinate efforts with various teams within the organization to foster strong communication and ensure that systems are followed. This role will also include developing and implementing systems into a growing company with various offices and projects located in Canada and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity to enter an international and entrepreneurial company and potential for long-term growth within the organization.

About Us

Giffen is a Canadian company, with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON., that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our client’s projects. We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and with those whom we conduct business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full cycle accounting including posting AP, expenses, contractor payments, bank reconciliations, government filings (GST, EHT, WCB, etc.).
• Prepare and submit payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare management reports – monthly, weekly.
• Manage and project companywide cash flow on a weekly basis.
• Make recommendations with respect to payments of vendors and uses of cash.
• Maintain filing and record systems.
• Prepare sales invoices and coordinate with the Project Services Team to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Process and prepare employee expense reimbursement payment on schedule.
• Prepare monthly statements of accounts for customers and complete periodic payment follow-ups with customers, as required.
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding payment instructions and scheduling.
• Coordinate with auditors and bookkeepers to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Assist the CEO with insurance portfolio, contracts, bank reporting and forecasting.
• Additional accounting tasks and duties as required.

Qualifications + Experience

• Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Business.
• Progress or completion of the CPA designation will be considered an asset.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Good understanding of Canadian accounting practices.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Quickbooks experience (not essential).
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

What We Offer

Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks of working for us!

• Connect through monthly continuous performance management meetings.
• Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences.
• Support professional designation certification.
• Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs.
• Host company-wide social events.

Why Join Our Team?

• Small, growing team
• Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program
• Employee Health Spending Account
• Short + Long-Term Incentives
• Flexible Work-From-Home options
• Offices in Downtown Vancouver & Downtown Toronto