About Us

Aura is a leading design-build firm in Vancouver, BC. Aura is known for transforming workspace “auras” into environments where people love to work. This is one of the 2 ways that we bring our purpose to life. Aura’s fundamental purpose is to positively impact people. As well as transforming spaces to enable incredible performance we also wholeheartedly embrace the ‘give where we live’ motto and regularly pursue opportunities for volunteering and charitable giving.

Our company culture is everything! We have monthly team days and staff meetings to keep our team unified in this crazy hybrid work world we find ourselves in!  We love to work hard and have fun in return!

 

We are currently hiring an Accounting Administrator for a part-time role requiring some flexibility with approximately 100 hours per month. This role is instrumental in providing essential support to our financial controller and project delivery team. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative team with a focus on ensuring client satisfaction while living Aura’s values of Care, Humility, Creativity, Passion and Fun!

 

At Aura Office Environments our values are the driving force behind everything we do:

·      Passion – You are passionate about the client’s needs and positively impacting communities

·      Care – You put extra attention and detail into your work – and others notice

·      Humility – You are not afraid to say you don’t know, acknowledge a mistake and ask for help

·      Creativity – You have a strong creative vision, and you help bring it out in others too · Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

·      Fun – You enjoy a good giggle with your teammates and don’t take yourself too seriously

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·      Solid financial acumen, including good understanding of common accounting software and systems;

·      Ability to manage around tight deadlines along with impeccable attention to detail;

·      Understanding of Canadian financial accounting best practices and law;

·      Strong problem-solving skills to analyze information, identify errors and determine appropriate resolution;

·      Ability to analyse and explain detailed financial information;

·      Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word);

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills; and

·      Strong sense of accountability, tenacity and ability to hold others accountable to ensure tasks are followed through to completion.

  

Experience

·      1+ years of experience in an accounting role; and

·      Experience in a construction or job costing environment preferred.

 

Credentials

·      Post-Secondary degree, ideally in a relevant field (business, accounting)

 

The Accounting Administrator ensures invoices are properly processed and monthly reconciliations are completed on time for Aura through accepted accounting practices. The Accounting Administrator works closely with the Controller and also contributes to working papers, report preparation and other projects as needed.

Details below:

·      Process AP invoices and employee expense reports in a timely manner and make sure they are properly coded and submitted through the system for approval;

·      Identify and resolve any invoicing discrepancies with Project Coordinators and vendors;

·      Process and reconcile bank and corporate credit card transactions;

·      Manage and file electronic accounting documents;

·      Assist with ensuring all labour job costing entries are complete and posted;

·      Assist with initial project set up in the construction accounting system.

·      Prepare AR invoices as needed and process cash receipts;

·      Maintain customer and vendor records and coordinate with Project Coordinators to ensure subcontractor compliances are up to date;

·      Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and accurate manner;

·      Research and respond to accounting and financial queries;

·      Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes and assist the controller as needed;

·      Assist with system administration of Aura’s accounting and project management software (Premier Construction) by gaining proficiency and understanding of processes and information flow end to end;

·      Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures are adhered to and take initiative to recommend ways to improve processes and controls and update accordingly; and

·      Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

  

·      A value’s driven, creative, caring, passionate and supportive work environment

·      Competitive Salary, Vacation Allowance, Medical/Dental Benefits, Life & LTD Insurance

·      Employee Assistance Program

·      Quarterly team days and volunteering opportunities/charitable giving

·      Exceptional office perks, meals and snacks

·      Flexible/hybrid work environment

·      Ongoing career mapping, professional development and training allowance

·      In house coaching

 

If you are interested in joining us, please submit your resume.