Posted 3 days ago
Accounting Assistant (Fixed-Term, approx. 15-17 months)
@ RDH Building Science Inc.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
RDH Building Science Inc. is hiring a full-time, fixed-term Accounting Assistant (about 15 to 17 months) in Vancouver, BC or Seattle, WA, reporting to the Controller. The role covers accounts payable, timesheet review, project setup, client invoicing and accounts receivable. The base salary range is $55,000 to $63,000 annualized, with a learning fund and health and dental coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Traiter les factures fournisseurs et les paiements
- Vérifier les feuilles de temps des employés
- Préparer les factures clients et les rapports de facturation
- Assurer le suivi des comptes clients en souffrance
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme ou certificat postsecondaire en comptabilité, finance ou administration
- 1 à 3 ans d'expérience en bureautique
- Expérience en tenue de livres ou comptabilité
- Maîtrise de Microsoft Office
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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RDH Building Science Inc.
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Making Buildings Better
Full company description
RDH is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in building performance, durability, and resilience. Founded in 1997, the firm brings together engineers, architects, building scientists, technologists, and technical specialists to solve complex challenges across the built environment. RDH is recognized for its expertise in Building Enclosure Consulting, Facade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Existing Buildings, and Energy & Climate Services. With offices across the United States and Canada, RDH supports projects across healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors. The firm works through all stages of a building’s lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, investigation, rehabilitation, and long-term asset management. RDH’s work combines technical consulting, field investigation, testing, modeling, and construction support to address enclosure performance, constructability, durability, energy use, occupant comfort, and climate resilience. Services include enclosure consulting, facade engineering, field testing, commissioning, repair and renewal design, seismic retrofits, energy modeling, and deep energy retrofit strategy development. Through applied research, technical publications, and industry collaboration, RDH continues to advance building science and high-performance building practices across North America.
- LinkedIn followers
- 15,766
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 328
- Reported office locations
- 4333 Still Creek Drive #400, Burnaby, BC V5C 6S6, CA
- 5331 SW Macadam Ave, 314, Portland, Oregon 97239, US
- 2101 N 34th Street #150, Seattle, WA 98103, US
- 740 Hillside Ave, 602, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1Z4, CA
- 730 Grant Avenue #208, Courtenay, BC V9N 2T3, CA
- 26 Soho St, Toronto, Ontario M5T, CA
- 167 Lexington Ct, Waterloo, Ontario N2J, CA
- 405 14th St, 600, Oakland, California 94612, US
- 18 Tremont St, 530, Boston, Massachusetts 02108, US
- Business categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- RDH Building Science
- Specialties
- Building Science
- Construction Management
- Building Asset Management
- Heritage and Historic Buildings
- Facade Engineering
- Passive House
- Building Research and Forensics
- Building Enclosure Rehabilitation
- Net Zero
- and Building Commissioning
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- 0
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RDH is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in building performance, durability, and resilience. Founded in 1997, the firm brings together engineers, architects, building scientists, technologists, and technical specialists to solve complex challenges across the built environment. RDH is recognized for its expertise in Building Enclosure Consulting, Facade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Existing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | Building ScienceConstruction ManagementBuilding Asset ManagementHeritage and Historic BuildingsFacade EngineeringPassive HouseBuilding Research and ForensicsBuilding Enclosure RehabilitationNet Zeroand Building Commissioning |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Accounting Assistant (Fixed-Term, approx. 15-17 months)
Vancouver, BC OR Seattle, WA | Full-Time, Fixed Term
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our finance team on a full-time, fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Controller, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, project setup, client invoicing, and accounts receivable.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Review vendor invoices and employee expense reports for appropriate approvals and coding.
- Create and maintain vendor records, review and reconcile vendor statements, and prepare semi-monthly cheque/payment runs.
- Respond to all vendor and employee payment inquiries.
Timesheets, Project Setup & Billing
- Review semi-monthly employee timesheets and utilization reports for accuracy, advising employees of errors and assisting with corrections.
- Review new projects in the accounting software, ensuring project information is accurate, including phases, billing terms, rate schedules, and other details provided.
- Liaise with and assist Project Assistants with project setup, and close projects as directed by project managers.
- Prepare billing reports for project managers and prepare client invoices based on their instructions, ensuring complete and correct backup is included.
- Respond to all client invoice inquiries.
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up with clients on outstanding balances, and maintain accurate records of collection efforts.
Accounts Receivable
- Review monthly accounts receivable reports and contact clients regarding outstanding balances.
- Liaise between clients and project managers when issues arise, and maintain descriptive, accurate notes of follow-up efforts.
General
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic financial records.
- Perform other administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma; studies in accounting, finance, or business an asset.
- 1-3 years of general office experience preferred.
- Some bookkeeping/accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with accounting or ERP software an asset
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with financial data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Exceptional time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to multitask, manage frequent interruptions, and adapt to varied responsibilities.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Able to stay composed and focused under pressure and during deadline-driven periods.
- Sound judgment and the initiative to solve problems proactively and independently.
Benefits & Perks
The base salary range for this position is $55,000 – $63,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent on various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.
We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.
About RDH
A role with RDH is a career commitment to learn and grow alongside inspiring and dedicated people who care deeply about making buildings better.
We are an employee-owned consulting firm with 300+ employees in 11 offices across North America. Our core area of business is the integration of building science engineering, architecture, and construction management to optimize the performance of the building enclosure (walls, windows and roofs). Since our beginnings in 1997, we have become industry leaders in North America and continue to grow as we focus on technical excellence and delivering high-quality projects.
We offer a positive workplace with incredible teams, opportunities for professional growth, development and ownership. As well as your background, we seek alignment with RDH’s core values: 1) commit to excellence, 2) act with integrity, 3) work as a team 4) do what it takes, and 5) always learn.
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