Intermediate Accountant

Spreadsheet Addict? Debits and credits may look boring to some, but to you, they’re a treasure map. You get a rush from reconciling statements down to the penny, and spotting a discrepancy gives you a dopamine rush. If you’ve ever been called “obsessive” about accuracy, love building systems that scale, and thrive in the whirlwind of eCommerce, then you might have what it takes to join the finance team at AlgaeCal.

Small Print ⇒ If you think variance analysis is about as exciting as watching paint dry, this role isn’t for you. We’re looking for someone who eats reconciliations for breakfast, files tax obligations without breaking a sweat, and can sniff out inefficiencies faster than a bloodhound on espresso.

At AlgaeCal, we’re driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.

The good news? AlgaeCal has the world’s only clinically-supported natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. If that excites you, you’ll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.

This job might be for you if you’ve got a …

• Reconciliation radar. You’ve closed books end‑to‑end and can smell a mismatch from a mile away. Bank, credit card, AP/AR, GL—you reconcile the lot and don’t quit until it’s zeroed out. Journal entries, accruals, adjustments? You’ve posted them cleanly and you squash discrepancies before they snowball.
• Compliance compass. CRA, IRS, VAT—you’re on a first-name basis with filing deadlines. You’ve built schedules, prepped reconciliations, and made sure documentation is audit-ready. GST/HST, WCB, EHT, WSIB—you’ve filed them all, and when regulators come knocking, you don’t panic. You hand them a perfectly organized folder.
• Eye for variance. You’ve prepared full monthly financials for business units, flagged budget vs. actual discrepancies, and delivered commentary that makes sense to non-finance folks. You’ve created standardized templates in QBO/Excel that speed up reporting and make variance analysis sharper and more actionable.
• Finger on the pulse. You’ve documented SOPs, tightened internal controls, and improved processes to make accounting more efficient and scalable. You’ve maintained capital asset registers, tracked acquisitions and disposals, and ensured depreciation is right on the money. Prepaids? You’ve managed those schedules and nailed recognition.
• Allergy to inefficiency. You’ve done gap analyses, flagged inefficiencies, and proposed automations that saved hours. Whether it’s streamlining reconciliations, simplifying reporting flows, or reducing manual errors, you’ve proven you can make finance leaner and smarter.
• Full toolkit. You’re at home working in QuickBooks Online. You can whip up pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and nested formulas without breaking a sweat. G-Suite is second nature, and you know how to keep data clean and reports consistent.
• Love of speed. You’ve thrived in fast-paced industries (bonus points for eCommerce, digital marketing, or supplements) where transactions move fast and volume is high. You know how to keep up without letting details slip.
• Proven track record. With 2+ years of accounting or finance experience, you’ve already earned your stripes—and your scars. You’ve managed full-cycle bookkeeping, supported month- and year-end closes, compiled working papers, and contributed to audits without flinching. Education in Accounting or a related field is in your toolkit (bonus if you’re pursuing a designation).
• Obsession with detail. You’re obsessed with accuracy. You respect confidentiality, double-check your work, and take pride in delivering reports people can trust.

Now, time to be honest: is this really you? If you’re nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can’t wait to meet you.

Other Qualities You’ll Need

At AlgaeCal, we’re going to insist that you have these 3 qualities:

• You’re humble--you put the team and others’ needs ahead of your own
• You’re hungry to learn more
• You’re people smart--in the sense that you’re a great teammate

The truth is, if you don’t have these qualities, you won’t last long at AlgaeCal. So if you’re missing one of them, be honest. Save yourself a lot of headaches and skip to a job posting that is a better fit for you.

What Will You Earn? 

We believe in rewarding top talent. So let’s talk about salary once we’ve had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we’re generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we’ll make sure the compensation reflects that.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits

• A generous healthcare package
• Monthly team events and activities
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
• Weekly team lunches
• Casual dress code
• Incredible dog-friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain

And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

How To Apply

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of Team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Accountant is the real deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

1. Write a cover letter addressing

1. Why are you the best Accountant for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
2. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
3. What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
4. What are the last three books you’ve read?
5. What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:

1. If you don’t have one, explain why.
2. If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume

1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best – and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the “Apply Now” button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

* Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!*

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly, and you can also expect a prompt response.