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Accounting Assistant (Contract)
@ STRIVE Recruitment
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
STRIVE Recruitment is hiring a temporary Accounting Assistant for a client's accounting and finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. The work centres on accounts payable: processing vendor invoices, coordinating payments and reconciling vendor accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Process vendor invoices and enter bills into QuickBooks and Buildertrend
- Make vendor payments through Telpay and cheque
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
- Match invoices to purchase orders and follow up on approvals
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or certificate in accounting, finance or a related field
- At least 1 year in accounts payable or an accounting assistant role
- Hands-on QuickBooks Online experience required
- Buildertrend or Telpay experience is an asset
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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STRIVE Recruitment
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Specialist Recruiters in the areas of: Accounting & Finance, Technology, Corporate Administration and Manufacturing
Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 32,645
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 39
- Reported office locations
- 1740-, 1050 W. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3S7, CA
- 236 Pritchard Rd, Hamilton, Ontario L8W 3P7, CA
- Other recorded names
- STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
- Specialties
- General Accounting
- Audit
- Tax
- Treasury
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Real Estate Development
- Logistics
- Suplly Chain
- Transportation
- Recruitment
- Staffing
- and Payroll
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | General AccountingAuditTaxTreasuryFinancial ReportingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceReal Estate DevelopmentLogisticsSuplly Chain |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 78 |
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ABOUT US
STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Construction, Corporate Administration, and Operations. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-caliber professionals for niche, specialized, and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate's motivations, requirements, and objectives.
THE ROLE
STRIVE is working with a client to recruit a Temporary Accounting Assistant to support their accounting and finance team. The successful candidate will have strong accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online. This role involves processing vendor invoices, coordinating payments, reconciling vendor accounts, and working closely with project managers to ensure accurate and timely invoice approvals. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and maintain the accounts payable inbox, ensuring invoices are reviewed and processed in a timely manner.
- Enter approved vendor invoices, credit card receipts, and internal bills into QuickBooks.
- Update and maintain bills in Buildertrend.
- Process employee expense reimbursements accurately and efficiently.
- Set up new vendors in QuickBooks, including verifying direct deposit information by phone.
- Process vendor payments through Telpay and cheque payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and respond to vendor payment inquiries.
- Match vendor invoices against purchase orders and coordinate with project managers for review and approval.
- Follow up on outstanding invoice approvals to ensure payments are processed on schedule.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist the accounting team with other administrative and accounting-related tasks as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounting assistant, accounts payable, or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is required.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
- Experience with Buildertrend or Telpay is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
- Comfortable communicating with vendors, project managers, and internal stakeholders.
- Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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