Staff Accountant

Join Highbury Asset Management, a growing team that supports a diverse portfolio of retail and commercial operations across Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. With 400+ team members across ten retail stores, we offer diverse opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in helping local businesses thrive.

We are seeking 1-2 accountants to join our in-office team in Victoria, BC. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys learning, is detail-oriented, and has a passion for leveraging accounting software to streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Post operational journal entries and support reconciliation processes.
• Prepare and contribute to working paper files and draft financial statements.
• Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly sales tax returns.
• Contribute to notated budget vs. actual analyses and reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years Canadian accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• CPA designation or working toward it is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of debits, credits, and working paper file preparation.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel; comfort with software is an asset.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt and contribute wherever needed.
• Completely fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, reviewed annually to ensure competitiveness.
• Benefits: Extended health, dental, vision, professional development and continuing education support.
• Perks: Employee discounts at our retail stores.
• Potential to earn an annual bonus, as well as recognition bonuses throughout the year.

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter that shares why you’re excited about this role and highlights your experience with Sage and Excel. We value authenticity, so feel free to let your personality shine.

This is an in‑office position, so we are eager to welcome a new team member who shares our hard work ethic and community spirit, and is motivated to grow as part of the Highbury family.

We thank all individuals for their interest in this role, however only qualified candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted at that time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Victoria, BC?

Work Location: In person