Do you want to watch your community change, or do you want to be the one to shape it ?

Because we’re hoping you’re here for the latter.

Join Aryze as a Bookkeeper

Why Aryze?

Building communities is about more than simply building homes. That’s why we foster a strong vision for what a city can be—and act on it.

As a certified B Corp, we meet rigorous standards for creating positive impact—through how we govern, support our team, engage with communities and care for the environment. Recognized nationally for our innovative approach to development, Aryze is a dedicated team of home builders, urban planners and urbanists, all deeply committed to increasing the quality of communities across Greater Victoria and beyond. This approach has resulted in award-winning projects like: Pearl Block—missing middle townhomes on a challenging triangular lot; Rotunda—architecturally-significant condos in a neighbourhood with room to grow; and Tiny Homes—transitional housing units built from repurposed shipping containers for some of our community’s most vulnerable.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, join our growing team. Together, we’re city-building for the better.

Who are we?

We are a local Victoria-based group of next-generation leaders trying to build homes, but really, we like to think of ourselves as entrepreneurs with an underlying goal of building better communities. What began with building a swim dock and a floating tree in the Gorge Waterway (and engaging in a political conversation or two) has grown into a mission: to demystify and disrupt the real estate industry by making room for more housing in Victoria neighbourhoods with room to grow.

We believe that every neighbourhood should have diverse housing types and tenures for all incomes and demographics. A densified, compact, walkable lifestyle is critical to solving our climate and housing crisis; all while creating more livable and healthier communities.

While we bring a number of innovative infill development projects to market, Aryze’s earliest roots are in quality and unique construction. Our focus to build with the highest standards of craft, design and efficiency has distinguished our homes from others on the block.

Who are you?

You are a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers and ensuring financial information is accurate and complete. You can prioritize competing deadlines, work independently, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners. Experience in full-cycle accounting or project accounting is an asset.

Still here? Good. Because if this resonates with you, we’d love to hear about it in your cover letter.

Aryze is growing and looking for a Bookkeeper to join our growing accounting and finance team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Bookkeeper supports the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records across multiple corporate entities, development projects, and construction projects. In this role, you will be expected to provide full-cycle accounting and project accounting support, assist with financial reporting, and handle a mix of administrative duties.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with comfort managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment,



as these skills will be required to be successful in your role. We know this is a big list, so we will consider applicants with less experience but who have the drive and energy to help make our projects a success.

Description

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Bookkeeper supports the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records across multiple corporate entities, development projects, and construction projects. This role is a part of our 7 person accounting and finance team and provides full-cycle accounting support, and supports project accounting and financial reporting.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They demonstrate sound judgment and maintain a high degree of accuracy. All functions and responsibilities are performed in accordance with Aryze’s values and beliefs.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and courier deliveries.
- Coordinate annual ICBC vehicle renewals.
- Manage business license, corporate filing, and warranty renewals.
- Prepare bank deposits and complete banking transactions as required.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for accounting records.
- Provide administrative support to the Assistant Controller and Finance team on special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Bookkeeping

- Reconcile bank accounts, company credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
- Review project budgets, job costing, and financial coding to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting working papers.
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple companies and development projects.
- Assist Accounts Payable functions including:
- Full-Cycle Accounting for assigned entities includes maintaining accurate and complete financial records, preparing month-end reconciliations and ensuring general ledger is accurate and complete, and reconciling accounts and preparing year-end financial statements, working papers, and supporting documents for external accountants.
- Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Provide support to the Assistant Controller on financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team-oriented team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Proficiency in accounting, job costing, project management, and expense management software.
- Experience with Jonas Premier Construction software is considered a robust asset.

Success in this Role

- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, with a focus on ensuring financial information is accurate and complete
- Able to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a energetic, fast-paced environment
- Works independently while communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners
- Experience in full-cycle accounting or project accounting, considered an asset

Qualifications Experience: This role can be scoped up or down; we're hiring for fit, not a specific number of years. Two profiles work well here:

- Admin-weighted (1–2 years): you'll carry more administrative duties and support AP, coding, and reconciliations.
- Accounting-weighted (2+ years, or equivalent hands-on bookkeeping experience): you'll own more full-cycle accounting for assigned entities and year-end file preparation, with a lighter administrative load.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Compensation

Salary Range: $48,000-$65,000

Competitive, negotiable based on experience; benefits and RRSP matching program offered after probation period.

Professional Development

Aryze supports career development and growth and will cover the cost of job-specific training, up to $1500 per year for approved programs. Additional funding will be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Total Rewards Package

We’re committed to supporting our team with a thoughtful and progressive total rewards program that reflects our values as an organization. This package is a comprehensive set of benefits and incentives designed to support your overall well-being, recognize your contributions and help you thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

- 3 weeks of vacation, which increases with tenure
- A comprehensive extended health and dental plan including long-term disability insurance, life & critical illness coverage and health & wellness spending account
- RRSP matching
- Discounted fitness & gym membership to support a healthy and active lifestyle
- Centrally located office in Victoria with upper harbour ocean views and a delightful supply of snacks to keep the energy high
- Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangements that promote work-life balance
- Funding for ongoing professional development
- Exclusively designed Aryze merchandise
- Regular team events to keep the connections strong
- Secure bike storage to encourage eco-friendly commuting

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment that embraces equity and promotes equal opportunities for all candidates. At Aryze, we recognize the value that people from different backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives bring to our team, specifically when working within the realm of city-building. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, success—and fundamentally—better cities for all citizens.

📌 Bookkeeper (Victoria)
🏢 ARYZE Development and Construction Services
📍 Victoria