Contract Accountant - CPA Public practice firm (Metrotown, Burnaby)
Website: www.ennsco.com
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Location: Training provided at Metrotown, Burnaby BC at least one day / Balance of work completed from home using your own equipment
Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
Compensation: up to $40 / hour depending on experience
Employment type:
Contract audit position starting on November 19, 2026, and ending approximately January 15, 2027.
About us and the position:
We are a public-practice accounting firm located in Metrotown, Burnaby providing a variety of assurance, accounting, tax, business advisory, management consulting and other related services to clients.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized contract accountant to assist with audits of provincial election financing reports. The successful candidate will work independently with the assistance of a manger to review financial records, verify transactions, prepare audit working papers, and assist in ensuring that election financing reports comply with applicable reporting requirements.
About you:
• Very detail oriented
• Significant experience using MS Excel and Word
• Any experience with bank synoptics and/or bank reconciliations would be an asset
• Any experience with Caseware would be an asset but not required – training provided
• Ability to work and make sensible decisions independently
• Good command of written and spoken English
Responsibilities:
• Audit planning after training has been provided
• Review financial records, bank statements, invoices, receipts, contribution records, and expense documentation.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification of financial transactions.
• Completing a bank synoptic and reviewing bank reconciliations
• Agreeing contributions and expenses to supporting documentation including in-kind expenses
• Perform audit procedures and reconcile financial information to supporting records.
• Prepare and organize audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, and potential reporting issues for follow-up.
• Communicate with the audit team regarding outstanding items and audit findings.
• Review of the Election Act guides to properly allocate expense between various categories and periods
• Other required matters pursuant to the provincial election act
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with professional standards and applicable reporting requirements.
If this position is of interest to you, please submit the following ASAP:
• Resume
Please note due to the high volume of responses, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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