Accountant - Part Time Contract
- BC, Canada
$40 to $50 CAD / hour · Part-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $40 to $50 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time · Contract
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- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Contract Accountant – Part-Time (Sage 300 Quantum)
Approximately 18 Hours Per Week | Contract Position until January 2027
An Opportunity for an Experienced, Hands-On Accounting Professional
Port Coquitlam location
We are seeking a highly organized, experienced and detail-oriented Contract Accountant to manage our client’s monthly accounting cycle and ensure accurate, timely and complete month-end financial records.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated accounting professional who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy, and has strong hands-on experience with Sage 300 Quantum or Sage 50.
Working approximately 18 hours per week, you will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial records, managing the month-end close process, and providing reliable financial information to support business operations and management decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Accounting & Financial Reporting
Accounting Systems & Administration
The ideal candidate will bring:
The Position
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
You are someone who doesn't simply enter transactions but understands the complete accounting picture. You are comfortable taking ownership of the books, ensuring accounts balance, identifying inconsistencies and delivering accurate financial information on time.
You take pride in producing clean, well-organized month-end financials and can work with minimal supervision. You are dependable, thorough and understand the importance of confidentiality and financial accuracy.
If you are an experienced accounting professional with strong Sage 300 Quantum skills who enjoys a flexible, part-time contract opportunity and takes pride in delivering accurate financial results, we would love to hear from you. Apply here now!
Approximately 18 Hours Per Week | Contract Position until January 2027
An Opportunity for an Experienced, Hands-On Accounting Professional
Port Coquitlam location
We are seeking a highly organized, experienced and detail-oriented Contract Accountant to manage our client’s monthly accounting cycle and ensure accurate, timely and complete month-end financial records.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated accounting professional who enjoys working independently, takes pride in accuracy, and has strong hands-on experience with Sage 300 Quantum or Sage 50.
Working approximately 18 hours per week, you will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial records, managing the month-end close process, and providing reliable financial information to support business operations and management decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage the full month-end accounting cycle and ensure all accounts are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets.
- Complete monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments and adjusting entries.
- Review general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivable are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation.
- Assist with cash flow reporting and other financial analysis as required.
- Prepare organized financial records and working papers for year-end accounting and external accountants.
Accounting Systems & Administration
- Maintain and manage accounting records using Sage 300 Quantum.
- Ensure the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers are accurate and up to date.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting and month-end efficiencies.
- Maintain organized electronic accounting files and supporting documentation.
- Ensure applicable tax and statutory reporting requirements are met, including GST as applicable.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- 5+ years of hands-on accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience.
- Strong, demonstrable experience with Sage 300 Quantum or Sage 50. This is an important requirement.
- Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end financial procedures.
- Experience preparing monthly financial statements and account reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies.
- A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Position
- Employment Type: Part-time contract
- Hours: Approximately 18 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible, with some flexibility in arranging weekly hours, provided month-end deadlines are met.
- Location: Port Coquitlam
- Compensation: $40-$50 per hour depending on experience
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
You are someone who doesn't simply enter transactions but understands the complete accounting picture. You are comfortable taking ownership of the books, ensuring accounts balance, identifying inconsistencies and delivering accurate financial information on time.
You take pride in producing clean, well-organized month-end financials and can work with minimal supervision. You are dependable, thorough and understand the importance of confidentiality and financial accuracy.
If you are an experienced accounting professional with strong Sage 300 Quantum skills who enjoys a flexible, part-time contract opportunity and takes pride in delivering accurate financial results, we would love to hear from you. Apply here now!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage the full month-end accounting cycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation of financial statements. Maintain accurate financial records in Sage 300 Quantum and provide reliable data to support business operations.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of hands-on accounting or full-cycle bookkeeping experience with strong proficiency in Sage 300 Quantum or Sage 50. Candidates should possess a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, along with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Skills
- Sage 300 Quantum
- Sage 50
- Full-cycle accounting
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Journal entries
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Financial analysis
- Excel
- Tax reporting
- GST
- Working papers
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Accounting
- Sage 300 Quantum
- Sage 50
- Full-cycle accounting
- Month-end
- Financial statements
- Reconciliation
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Journal entries
- Accruals
- Prepayments
- Cash flow reporting
- Financial analysis
- Excel
- Tax reporting
- GST
- Bookkeeping
- Financial records
- Working papers
- Contractor
- Part-time