Staff Accountant — NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program (YEP)

Molecular You Co•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$30,000

About The Position

As Staff Accountant, you will support the day-to-day financial operations of Molecular You, a precision health company at the intersection of molecular biology, data science, and personalized medicine. You will work closely with the Assistant Controller and cross-functional teams, contributing to core accounting functions while gaining hands-on experience with ERP systems and R&D financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build foundational accounting skills in a technology-forward, research-oriented environment.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounting department (co-op, internship, or part-time experience qualifies)
Proficiency or demonstrated learning in NetSuite ERP (AP, AR, Revenue, Reporting)
Experience with QuickBooks Payroll and BambooHR, or comparable payroll and HRIS platforms
Knowledge of Canadian payroll and tax regulations (GST/HST/PST, payroll, T4/T4A)
Experience with bank reconciliations and supporting financial close processes
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Expensify or other automated expense reporting systems
Familiarity with BMO online banking and electronic payment platforms
Exposure to subsidiary accounting or multi-entity environments

Responsibilities

Manage the full AP cycle, including data entry, payment processing in NetSuite, and vendor communication
Collaborate with the operations team to invoice customers, ensuring accurate tracking of COGS and invoicing procedures
Process payroll and journal entries and reconcile benefit payments in compliance with Canadian employment and tax requirements using QuickBooks Payroll and BambooHR
Manage employee expense reimbursements within AP payment runs and oversee company credit card transactions including validation, coding, and reconciliation
Prepare and upload electronic AP batch payments (ACH and EFT) for approval and initiate cash transfers to the operating account
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and support monthly financial close procedures in NetSuite
Compile documentation and support year-end financial reviews and audits
Manage the accounting inbox, responding to basic inquiries and escalating complex issues to the Controller or relevant team members
Support financial system data entry consistency in NetSuite (ERP technology adoption)
Contribute to grant reimbursement tracking and compliance processes
Support financial data preparation for R&D and innovation-related expenditures