About this role
Job Title: Accounting Assistant. Location: Vancouver, BC.
About Us: Family-run, tech-driven, heart-centered.
As Western Canada?s premiere school photography company, we?re all about providing a premium experience and beautiful photographs to students of all ages. While photographers are out creating memories, our finance team keeps the business running smoothly ? and that?s where you come in. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome folks of all genders, identities, orientations and abilities to apply.
Position Overview: We?re looking for an Accounting Assistant who?s comfortable in QuickBooks, has an eye for detail and brings a fresh perspective to legacy processes. Our ideal candidate is someone who values both precision and progress and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace. Whether you're reconciling accounts or helping us rethink old workflows, you'll play a key part in helping our team stay agile and accurate as we grow.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support day-to-day accounting tasks including data entry, invoicing and reconciliations using QuickBooks Online. • Assist with processing payments, tracking expenses and generating reports. • Help modernize our accounting practices by offering input on workflows and improvements. • Maintain accurate and organized digital records. Follow existing processes and contribute to refining them as needed. • Collaborate with the operations team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Support seasonal accounting needs around photo day activities and vendor payments.
Requirements:
• Experience working with QuickBooks Online (minimum 1 year). • A fresh outlook on traditional accounting practices. • Strong attention to detail ? you catch errors before they become problems. • Reliable, self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently. • A growth mindset ? you?re open to learning, feedback and new ideas. • Good written communication skills for documenting processes and providing updates. • Comfortable working under tight deadlines and adjusting to seasonal needs.
This is a contract position until March 15, 2027 at our main studio in Vancouver. It is not remote-eligible. Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Since we work with children and minors, candidates must also pass a criminal record check.
Benefits:
• $21-$25 per hour, depending on experience. • Employee discounts in our Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you?d be a great fit for this role ? and how you see accounting differently.
About The Artona Group: Family-run, tech-driven and heart-centred. As Western Canada?s premiere school photography company, we?re all about providing a premium experience and beautiful photographs to students of all ages. Read more about the Artona story here: https://artona.com/why-artona