The Opportunity
McElhanney is currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks to support our fast-paced Finance & Accounting (F&A) department. The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of key accounting concepts. This position is a full-time, permanent position and will report directly to the Finance Operations Manager.

McElhanney offers a competitive salary, a bonus program, pension matching, health benefits, and the potential to become a shareholder of the company.

McElhanney is also designated as a pre-approved training office by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC). This provides prospective students with a defined training path and also provides mentorship opportunities for existing CPAs.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Doing
Ensure compliance of corporate policy and procedures and accounting standards when processing Vendor and corporate card accounts payables submissions, and employee expense reports
Process payment runs
Prepare entries for fixed asset capitalization and depreciation, intangible assets capitalization and amortization, prepayment amortization and other adjustment journal entries
Attend to vendor and internal clients\xe2\x80\x99 inquiries in a professional manner
Maintain audit and tax schedules to assist in yearend audit and tax filings
Other responsibilities as required

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Bring
1-3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Accounts Payable is preferred but not necessary
Post-secondary training in accounting or finance is an asset
Experience in paperless Accounts Payable process is preferred
Experience in going through accounting process change
Intermediate skill in Excel
Good customer and communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 written and verbal
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail is a must
Good organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
An analytical mind, good number sense and the ability to learn new accounting software quickly (Dynamics SL)
Ability to work independently and take initiative, and to function effectively without continuous direction

What Can We Offer You?
Maternity leave and parental leave top-up.
Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, disability and RRSP matching.
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families.
A family-like culture that has a foundation of respect and inclusion for all.
The ability to make a real difference, supporting McElhanney\xe2\x80\x99s growth.
Collaborate within a team of well-respected Finance colleagues.
Continuous support for your professional development and growth including ability to join internal committees such as, Young Professional, Women at McElhanney, Equity Diversity and Inclusion and technical service groups.
McElhanney\xe2\x80\x99s Vancouver office has access to a gym in the building, bike lockers, and is conveniently situated right downtown offering proximity to transit, shopping, and virtually any other amenity that you may require makes this a great place to work.

About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,000 staff members in 30+ locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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McElhanney\xe2\x80\x99s Vancouver office is conveniently situated downtown, just steps away from BC Place and Yaletown and in close proximity to transit, shopping, and restaurants. In this location are engineering, surveying, and mapping branches, as well as the Corporate head office services including Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Technology, and Health, Safety & Environment departments.

McElhanney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, welcoming all ethnicities, religions, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.
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This is a full-time position