Accountant

Relic is an award-winning developer of genre-defining strategy games including Dawn of War, Company of Heroes, and Age of Empires IV. Newly independent, we are positioned to better serve our players, experiment with exciting new game ideas, and continue delivering the rich interactive experiences players have come to expect from us over the last 25 years. 

We’re hiring an Accountant to take ownership of key financial processes and help drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the studio. In this role, you’ll own full-cycle accounting, support month-end close, and contribute to process improvements that keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll work closely with a collaborative finance team and have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a direct impact on the company’s financial health. If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers, and being part of a team that values initiative and continuous improvement — we’d love to hear from you.

As an Accountant you will… 

• Own full cycle accounts payable with purchase order processing, expense report processing, PST self-assessments, GST filings 

• Act as the point of contract for all vendor-related questions (i.e. vendor setup, payment processing) 

• Take on all activities related to
  full cycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and identifying and resolving discrepancies 

• Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements with detailed variance analysis, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time 

• Support
  audits and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies 

• Improve processes and accounting procedures by analyzing our current process and recommending improvements 

• Opportunities to assist in
  areas like revenue, AR cycle, technical accounting analysis, cost analysis, and budgeting. 

You are a great fit if you have… 
 

• A diploma, degree, or CPA designation in accounting — or equivalent experience (3–5+ years) managing full-cycle accounting in a professional setting 

• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data 

• Experience with month-end close, forecasting, and a solid understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles 

• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial reports 

• The project management skills to organize and prioritize tasks as needed so that deadlines are met without compromising accuracy   

• Clear communication skills — you can explain financial concepts to both finance and non-finance teammates 

• A collaborative approach, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with care 

• Curiosity about the games industry and a desire to learn and grow with the team 

• Experience working in fast-paced environments like tech or creative industries is a plus   

It’s a bonus if you have…  

• Experience in tech, games, or other creative industries 

• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar cloud-based accounting systems
   

Are you game? We’d like to hear from you!
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and value our diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous and racialized peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Our studio is made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences because it makes us better, and helps our games tell stories to our whole audience. 

Compensation 

The salary range for this position in British Columbia is between $60,000 - $85,000 CAD a year based on a 40-hour work week. The salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, knowledge, skills and competencies, and business or organizational needs. 

Why join Relic? 

Relic offers an extended benefits package, RRSP/DPSP matching program (subject to eligibility requirements), and annual paid holiday studio closure. We put a huge priority on mental and physical wellbeing: each Relican has access to an annual Health and Wellness Spending Account, as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program providing access to resources and support around mental health, financial well-being, family care, elder care, and more.

Relic respectfully acknowledges that we're located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. 

Please apply through our careers page (www.relic.com) and we will be in touch shortly to let you know about the next steps. Thank you for considering a role with Relic!