We are hiring for a Staff Accountant, based out of our Vancouver office. This role is perfect for an accountant with a minimum of 2 years' experience that is looking to grow and develop their career in a top tier, dynamic firm. At Fast + Epp, our core purpose is to advance structural design and propel architectural imagination. We strive to manifest this core purpose in the designs we produce, the community we have created in our company culture, and the professional development we provide for our staff and their careers. We're looking for people who approach problems with a sense of curiosity and are not afraid to ask, “Is there a better way to do this?” We want people who will bring diverse experiences and viewpoints to our team, those who love to collaborate with others and understand they have something to learn from everyone they meet. We're searching for individuals who are honest, reliable, and good listeners. If you work with us, we want you to stretch your limits while still ensuring you maintain healthy habits, relationships, and other interests. If this sounds like the career path for you, we encourage you to apply!

General Function of Role:

The Staff Accountant will process business transactions with a focus on accounts payable and disbursements and maintaining a thorough record of the transactions. They will be familiar with accounting procedures and will be responsible for data entry.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities and provide efficient client service.
• Keeps track, process and reconcile payments and expenditures, including invoices, statements, cheques, employee reimbursements, credit cards etc, in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Send statements to clients regarding payment activity.
• Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding, and matching of invoices/receipts.
• Petty cash maintenance.
• Reconciles accounts as needed.
• Maintains and organizes vendor filings system.
• Prepares and maintains payroll information through the third-party vendor by collecting, calculating, entering, and reconciling data.
• Contributes to month-end and year-end closures.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Assists Finance team with maintenance of ERP.
• Create and review timesheets for overall compliance to the firms' policies.
• Assists Finance team with maintenance of database program.
• Assists the Director of Finance in other duties as required.

What you bring to the table:

• Undergraduate degree in business with a specialization in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years in an accounting role performing full cycle accounting. Please note that experience with ADP and/or processing payroll for the US would be considered an asset.
• Understands accounting concepts and financial statements.
• Able to perform business mathematical calculations.
• Has a high level of accuracy working with numbers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both orally and written.
• Able to focus, manage time well, prioritize and stay organized.
• Ability to compose letters, memos, and financial reports.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion and to protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Takes responsibility and stands behind their work.
• Must respect and cooperate with others and be willing to help when asked.
• Expert in using Excel.
• Knowing Microsoft Access and SQL considered an asset.

Why work for Fast + Epp?

At Fast + Epp, we strive to be more than a stereotypical engineering company. We are also a collection of musicians, volunteers, amateur athletes, artists, parents and community members. We build our workplace culture through frequent socials, in-house soccer and softball teams, relay triathlon teams, weekly group hiking nights, and informal pub nights, to name a few. Our work days are flexible and fit with our lives outside of the office. As we continue to grow, we are committed to preserving our “design studio” atmosphere by encouraging our staff to be creative and forward thinking in all that they do.

• Work for an industry leader and contribute to exciting and challenging projects
• We want everyone at Fast + Epp to grow as professionals – whether you're an engineer, drafter, or part of our administrative team. We are continually looking for ways to mentor you inside our company and to support continued learning outside the office, including courses, conferences, exam preparation, and membership in professional organizations. We realize one size does not fit all. At Fast + Epp, you're encouraged to envision a professional development plan that fits your role and career goals – we will do our best to support you in reaching the next milestone. We invest in your professional development, with offered tuition support/assistance
• Flexible working hours with the ability to utilize “Flex Time” for additional paid time off
• Hybrid working environment
• Annual company profitability and discretionary bonuses
• Senior level bonus plan
• Office closure between Christmas + New Year's Day
• Positive and collegial team and working atmosphere with fun social events!
• Extended Health & Dental Plan, Health Spending Account, and RRSP Matching
• Transit subsidy