Location:
Vancouver, BC | Hybrid following probation

Compensation:
$55,000 – $65,000

About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Client
Our client is an established financial management firm providing accounting and business support to professionals across the entertainment industry. With a close-knit team and collaborative working workplace, the organization helps clients manage their financial affairs and provides specialized accounting and administrative support.

The Role
They are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the team. The Accounting Assistant will support several Business Managers with day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting and general bookkeeping. Alongside these responsibilities, the successful candidate will gradually develop expertise in royalty administration, helping track income, review statements and ensure royalties are accurately recorded.

The client is looking for a candidate with a genuine interest in learning, strong attention to detail and a positive, adaptable attitude are essential. The role will initially be office-based for training, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid arrangement of approximately three days in the office per week following probation.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting activities across multiple client accounts

Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoice entry, payments and receivables tracking

Complete bank, credit card and other account reconciliations

Prepare financial reports and analyze data using Excel





Assist with financial reporting related to tours and other client activities

Maintain accurate accounting records and provide general bookkeeping support

Learn and support royalty administration, including maintaining song, recording and rights-holder information

Review royalty statements and collection data to identify discrepancies or missing income

Assist with royalty calculations, statements, invoices and payment distributions

Consolidate information from multiple sources into reports for Business Managers and clients

Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency

Skills & Experience

2+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations or full-cycle bookkeeping

Strong understanding of routine accounting processes and financial recordkeeping

Intermediate Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF and data manipulation

Experience with Sage 50 or another accounting system

Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow different procedures across multiple client accounts

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently as well as within a team

Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude

An interest in the entertainment industry and willingness to learn royalty administration

Previous royalty experience is not required; training will be provided

A degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field is an asset, although relevant practical experience will also be considered

What’s in it for you?

$55,000–$65,000 annual salary

Hybrid working arrangement following probation

Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in royalty administration

Collaborative working environment with flexibility and exposure to a unique area of accounting

Thank you for your interest! We appreciate you taking the time to apply and will be in touch if your experience aligns with the role.

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📌 Accounting Assistant (British Columbia)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 British Columbia