Financial Accountant

Low Tide Properties Ltd.

$75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma, preferably in accounting
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with an accounting designation
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with Sage 300 and AP automation software is an asset
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities
  • Organizational, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities
  • Post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and prepare supporting documents
  • Manage daily accounting tasks and contribute to month-end and year-end closings
  • Maintain accurate and complete accounting records within Sage 300
  • Act as a back-up for Accounts Payable functions
  • Assist with budget updates and ensure accuracy in reporting deliverables
  • Support special projects, process improvements, and audits

Benefits

  • Above-market total rewards
  • Access to a fitness allowance
  • Team workouts and nutritious snacks
  • Opportunities for team building and community volunteering
  • Ongoing training and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and high-performing team culture
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

The Financial Accountant is responsible for executing day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities and supporting the Senior Accountant and Controller in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.

This role, serves as the primary right-hand to the Senior Accountant and Controller, owning key components of the month-end close, preparing financial deliverables, and ensuring high-quality accounting records. The Financial Accountant also provides guidance to junior team members and supports process consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • Prepare monthly financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting working papers.
  • Own day-to-day accounting activities and contribute to the month-end and year-end close.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure data integrity within Sage 300 and other systems.
  • Serve as a back-up for the AP function.


Budgeting & Reporting
  • Assist with regular budget and net worth updates.
  • Assist in ensuring consistency and accuracy of reporting deliverables.


Investments Accounting
  • Reconcile investment statements to the general ledger and prepare related journal entries.
  • Maintain investment continuity schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure investment records are complete, organized, and up to date.


Ad Hoc
  • Support the Senior Accountant and Controller on special projects, process improvements, and system initiatives (e.g., Sage updates, reporting enhancements).
  • Assist with audit and tax support, including preparation of required documentation.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma, preferably in accounting.
  • Working on accounting designation or recently designated accountant with 4-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with Sage 300 and Beanworks (or other AP automation software) is an asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with other team members
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced environment and multi-task to manage changing priorities and deadlines.


This is a general description of the tasks and skills required. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required to successfully perform this position.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, high-performing team passionate about our mission and the communities we serve. This role offers a starting base salary of $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Wellbeing is foundational to both personal and professional success. That's why we offer above-market total rewards and support healthy lifestyles through team workouts, nutritious snacks, and a fitness allowance. We also create opportunities for connection through intentional team building and community volunteering that foster camaraderie. Guided by our values, integrity, collaboration, excellence, creativity, and learning, we cultivate a culture of continuous development through ongoing training and growth opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please select the following link to submit your application on our careers page.

https://hofw.bamboohr.com/careers/45

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