Junior Accountant

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 60,000 to 80,000 per year

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant to join a fast-growing SaaS organization and build a strong foundation across core accounting and finance operations. This role sits within a collaborative and high-performing team, offering hands-on exposure to month-end close, accounts payable, and financial processes in a dynamic environment.
If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced setting, this role offers strong mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for progression.

The Company
Clio is a high-growth, global SaaS company. Known for its strong culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to employee growth, Clio continues to scale rapidly across multiple markets.
The Finance team is a key partner to the business, supporting growth through strong financial processes, data integrity, and operational excellence.

The Role
This Junior Accountant will be part of the accounting team, supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing to month-end close and process improvements. This is a hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of accounting, ideal for someone looking to develop their technical skills and grow within a supportive team environment.

What you’ll be doing:
Core Accounting & Reconciliations

Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Monitor daily banking activity and ensure accuracy of transactions
Maintain and update the prepaid expense schedule

Accounts Payable & Expenses

Support the Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing and documentation review
Code invoices and employee expense reports to the appropriate general ledger accounts
Maintain accurate records of invoices, receipts, and vendor documentation

Payments & Controls

Assist with weekly payment runs (cheque, wire, EFT, ACH, SEPA, BACS)
Ensure all payments are processed accurately, securely, and in line with internal controls
Coordinate invoice approvals across departments to ensure proper authorization

Month-End & Reporting Support

Support the month-end close process, including reconciliations and journal entries
Assist with ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
Support implementation of improved workflows and documentation practices

The Candidate
You are an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and motivated to grow within a fast-paced, high-performing team.

What they’re looking for:

1–2 years of accounting experience (not entry-level)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Proficiency in Excel

Nice to have:

Experience with systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, or Concur
Interest in pursuing a CPA designation

Compensation
Competitive base $60,000 - $80,000, plus benefits including health coverage, RRSP matching, and 20 days PTO.

Where
Hybrid – Burnaby (2 days in office per week: Wednesday & Thursday).

When & How to Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with strong mentorship and career progression. If you’re looking to build your accounting career in a fast-paced SaaS environment, apply or connect with your recruiter directly. SWIM Recruiting works confidentially with all candidates.

About Swim Recruiting

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