Accounting Assistant

Location: Vancouver, BC | Hybrid following probation

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE CLIENT

Our client is an established financial management firm providing accounting and business support to professionals across the entertainment industry. With a close-knit team and collaborative working environment, the organization helps clients manage their financial affairs and provides specialized accounting and administrative support.

THE ROLE

They are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the team. The Accounting Assistant will support several Business Managers with day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting and general bookkeeping. Alongside these responsibilities, the successful candidate will gradually develop expertise in royalty administration, helping track income, review statements and ensure royalties are accurately recorded.

The client is looking for a candidate with a genuine interest in learning, strong attention to detail and a positive, adaptable attitude are essential. The role will initially be office-based for training, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid arrangement of approximately three days in the office per week following probation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day accounting activities across multiple client accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, payments and receivables tracking
• Complete bank, credit card and other account reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and analyze data using Excel
• Assist with financial reporting related to tours and other client activities
• Maintain accurate accounting records and provide general bookkeeping support
• Learn and support royalty administration, including maintaining song, recording and rights-holder information
• Review royalty statements and collection data to identify discrepancies or missing income
• Assist with royalty calculations, statements, invoices and payment distributions
• Consolidate information from multiple sources into reports for Business Managers and clients
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations or full-cycle bookkeeping
• Strong understanding of routine accounting processes and financial recordkeeping
• Intermediate Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF and data manipulation
• Experience with Sage 50 or another accounting system
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow different procedures across multiple client accounts
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently as well as within a team
• Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude
• An interest in the entertainment industry and willingness to learn royalty administration
• Previous royalty experience is not required; training will be provided
• A degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field is an asset, although relevant practical experience will also be considered

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $55,000–$65,000 annual salary
• Hybrid working arrangement following probation
• Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in royalty administration
• Collaborative working environment with flexibility and exposure to a unique area of accounting

Thank you for your interest! We appreciate you taking the time to apply and will be in touch if your experience aligns with the role.