Intermediate Accountant

About Haywood

Haywood Securities is an investment firm that values its independence and its entrepreneurial spirit. Our analysts and advisors seek proven management in young companies that are built around fresh ideas with the potential for rapid growth in the energy, mining, technology and special situation sectors. Haywood offers these investment opportunities to a select group of qualified investors in both the institutional and retail markets.

At Haywood, we foster long-term relationships with the companies we support through our often multiple financings in the capital markets and our ongoing advisory services. Our goal is not only to ensure the success of the venture, but also to build enduring value for our investors.

At Haywood, we continually strive to enhance our practice of providing clients with ideas and investments that are well-founded and profitable. Our greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees who are supported by a work environment that promotes creativity and performance.

About the position

Haywood is currently seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join its Vancouver office.  Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate for this role will have prior work experience in financial accounting, preferably in the investment industry, strong attention to detail and a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges as they arise. Candidates must be able to demonstrate professionalism in their approach to the management of internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly general ledger account reconciliations and amortization schedules
• Processing revenue and expense allocations and journal entries
• Preparing various tax remittances
• Assisting with the processing of bank transfers
• Analyzing and reconciling commission-related data
• Assisting with financial statement preparation for both regulatory purposes and annual external audits
• Preparing various fiscal year-end audit working papers
• Various other ad hoc tasks and projects as required

Requirements:

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related accounting experience
• Preference for candidates with CPA designation or actively enrolled in the program
• Advanced excel capabilities
• Experience in the brokerage industry is an asset

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Experience with Broadridge and/or Multiview is an asset

Why Haywood

Haywood understands that its greatest strength lies in our skilled and dedicated employees. Whether you are just starting out in the work force or beginning a new career path, Haywood offers a challenging environment well-suited to those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Haywood believes in supporting its employees to enable them to meet their full potential. We offer competitive salaries as well as opportunities for professional and personal development. We also offer a full suite of competitive benefits which includes extended health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Job Details

Status: Permanent full-time

Location: Vancouver

Compensation: the expected salary range for this role is: $55,000 - $70,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

NOC Code: NOC Code 11100, Financial Auditors and Accountants

Please note to be considered for employment at Haywood, candidates will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada.  We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.