Job Title: Part-Time Junior Accountant
Companies: Scene Ideas Inc. & Caliper Print and Signage Solutions
Location: Richmond, BC
Schedule: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, flexible scheduling)
About UsScene Ideas Inc. is a creative fabrication and staging company specializing in custom scenic builds, event staging, and experiential environments. We bring bold ideas to life for clients in entertainment, corporate events, and live productions.
Caliper Print and Signage Solutions is a fast-growing large-format print company delivering high-quality signage, branding, and visual solutions for businesses across industries. We're known for our precision, creativity, and commitment to client success.
Together, these two companies offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity meets operational excellence. We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support our finance teams across both businesses.
Position SummaryThe Part-Time Junior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and reporting processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their accounting skills in a creative and fast-paced environment.
MUST HAVE:

• Eligibility to work in Canada: Must have the legal right to work in Canada, such as a valid work permit or permanent residency.
• Must be based in a commutable distance from Richmond, BC V6X 2P1.

Key Responsibilities:Accounts Payable (A/P):

• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Match purchase orders (POs) to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries.

Accounts Receivable (A/R):

• Generate and send customer invoices.
• Track incoming payments and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Apply payments accurately in accounting software.

Credit Card Reconciliation:

• Collect and verify receipts for all company credit card transactions.
• Categorize expenses and match them to appropriate projects or departments.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a clear audit trail for all card activity.

Purchase Order & Intercompany Transactions:

• Reconcile company POs with vendor invoices and internal approvals.
• Post intercompany transactions between Scene Ideas and Caliper Print, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Assist with internal cost allocations and project-based accounting.

General Accounting & Reporting:

• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and reports.
• Support payroll processing and timesheet verification (QuickBooks Time, Workforce & Desktop).
• Maintain organized digital and physical records in compliance with BC payroll and tax regulations.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or currently pursuing).
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with payroll and time-tracking tools (e.g., T-Sheets) is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• Flexible part-time hours to fit your schedule.
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
• Exposure to both the event production and print industries.
• Opportunities for growth and learning.
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

About Scene Ideas Inc.:

Scene Ideas is a staging rentals and custom scenery shop, originally created as the necessary solution to meet the growing needs of the local events industry in Vancouver. Employing a task-force of specialized and experienced tradespeople, technicians, artisans and designers, our 12,000 square foot facility is equipped to handle all aspects of fabrication from woodworking to welding, metal work, scenic painting, scenic automation and sculpting. All levels of production are seamlessly integrated via our team's full CAD and graphics capabilities. Working drawings, engineering plans and rich renderings are synchronized to ensure comprehensive communication from concept through to execution.Scene Ideas also maintains Western Canada's largest inventory of Steeldeck® staging and accessories. Our ever-expanding inventory of scenic elements are in stock and can be rented ‘off-the-shelf' or customized in-house. The mandate at Scene Ideas is to provide exceptional customer service under any and all circumstances. Since its inception, the legacy of Scene Ideas has been customer satisfaction and the success of our clients has been the keystone of the company's continued success. We are very proud of the team we have built throughout the years and our client's success is of paramount importance for each and every member of our team.Visit our website at: https://sceneideas.caWith the growth of their in-house print shop, Scene Ideas has created a printing services branch, Caliper Print and Signage Solutions, in order to individually focus on the growth potential and offerings of both Scene Ideas and Caliper.Caliper's mission is to always provide exceptional quality print and signage solutions that ensure each individual client's message and brand are recognizable, memorable, and remarkable. With their commitment to quality, precision, client service, innovation and speed, their collection of in-house fabrication and finishing technologies allow them to deliver high quality, cost-effective solutions under one roof. For more information, visit our website at https://www.caliperprint.ca/.