ACCOUNTANT – CPA STUDENT (TRAINING-FOCUSED ROLE)

Résumé du poste

The accountant will support month-end close processes, manage general ledger reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting and board-level documentation. They will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and payroll coordination while working closely with the leadership team.

Détails du poste

ABOUT CARBONET CarboNet is a Vancouver-based water treatment company with operations in Canada and the US. We're developing innovative solutions to critical challenges in industrial wastewater treatment, with our head office, R&D lab, and production facility in Vancouver, and a second production facility in Texas. We're at an exciting inflection point—past the R&D phase, scaling our commercial operations, and expanding into multiple new markets. Our leadership team brings deep technical and business expertise, and we're building a culture where people can make a real impact. THE ROLE We're looking for an Accountant to support our month-end close and full-cycle accounting operations. This is a hybrid role with flexibility on in-office days—you'll have autonomy to structure your week around what works best for the team and the business. This is a training-focused role designed for someone working toward their CPA designation. You'll receive structured mentorship and hands-on guidance as you build competency across our financial operations. As a small, growing company, you'll get genuine exposure to all aspects of our accounting: GL management, reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and board-level support. You'll work closely with our leadership team to support fundraising and strategic planning. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support and eventually lead month-end close process and financial statement preparation • Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and accrual entries under guidance • Process payroll and coordinate with HR on compensation matters • Assist in the preparation of management, investor, and board reporting • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives • Help build and document accounting procedures as we scale • Coordinate with external auditors and advisors WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Currently enrolled in or working toward CPA designation (or equivalent accounting designation) • Strong foundational accounting knowledge (or willingness to learn quickly) • Ability to work independently with clear direction and ask good questions • Comfort with growth and changing priorities in a lean environment • Genuine interest in scaling with the company (this role has real development potential) • Detail-oriented and organized approach to financial tasks WHAT WE OFFER • Structured training and mentorship from experienced financial leadership • Real-world exposure to mid-market accounting operations • Flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your work week • Opportunity to grow into a senior accounting role as you complete your CPA • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Ce que vous ferez

The accountant will support month-end close processes, manage general ledger reconciliations, and assist with financial reporting and board-level documentation. They will also contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and payroll coordination while working closely with the leadership team.

Exigences

Candidates must be currently enrolled in or working toward a CPA designation and possess strong foundational accounting knowledge. The role requires an organized, detail-oriented individual capable of working independently in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Avantages

• Structured training • Mentorship • Professional development

Compétences indiquées

• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• Accounts receivable · Souhaitée
• Financial planning · Souhaitée
• Forecasting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• General ledger management
• Account reconciliations
• Accruals
• Financial reporting
• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial planning
• Audit coordination
• CPA designation support
• Account Reconciliation
• Full Cycle Accounting
• Industrial Wastewater
• Payroll Processing
• Accounting Operations
• Month-End Closing
• Willingness To Learn
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• External Auditing
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Water Treatment
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Certified Public Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors