Staff Accountant

• Compensation: $30–$36 per hour (based on experience)
• Duration:
  Approximately 6–9 months
• Company website:
• Remote for candidates based in Vancouver; hybrid work arrangement for candidates based in Victoria
• Reports directly to the Senior Accountant

We own and operate five Home Hardware Building Centres across British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon. As an acquisition-focused organization, we operate within a multi-entity structure that requires disciplined reporting, strong financial controls, and structured integration of newly acquired businesses.

Our finance team plays a central role in supporting operational visibility and maintaining consistent accounting practices across the group. We are part of the broader IPB Group, which also includes Bosa Properties and Axiom Builders.

This is a temporary contract role to provide coverage for a leave of absence. While we anticipate a duration of approximately 6–9 months, the end date will depend on the timing of the incumbent’s return.

The Accountant will support month‑end close, reconciliations, reporting, and working paper documentation within a multi‑entity environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, organized documentation practices, and the ability to work independently within established processes.

• Prepare monthly working papers and account reconciliations with clear documentation and support, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, WIP, accounts receivable and un‑invoiced inventory, deposit reports, prepaids, accrued liabilities, miscellaneous receivables and fixed assets continuity.
• Assist with month‑end close and year‑end external review engagement, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare weekly cash reports, with insights and trend graphs.
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
• Coordinate with AP, Senior Accountant and other team members to ensure completeness and accuracy of balances.
• Improve and streamline assigned working papers using Power Query (training provided).
• Participate in new entity integration related to assigned accounts, including working paper setup and coordination with regional team members.
• Coordinate with stores and operations to provide financial insights and support.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audit and review processes.
• Contribute to process improvements and help reduce manual steps in reporting workflows.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and month‑end processes
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power Query considered an asset
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently

• Experience working within a multi‑entity accounting environment
• Professional and collaborative work environment