CPA Articling Student, Staff Accountant

About The Firm

Metrics is a forward-thinking accounting firm specializing in cryptocurrency tax, accounting, and finance. Since 2016, we've been deeply involved in the blockchain community, collaborating with leading crypto and blockchain founders across North America. We are also actively involved in leadership at the Canadian Blockchain Consortium.

Our office is located in beautiful Victoria, BC, and we operate nationwide through fully cloud-based, paperless systems. We work in a hybrid office-remote model that blends collaboration and flexibility to create the optimal working environment.

We believe the best thing you can do for employees is to hire only strong players to work alongside them. As such, our team is selectively hired for their skills and ability to contribute meaningfully to our firm. Our goal with our articling students is to produce the top crypto tax, accounting, and finance experts in Canada. To support this goal, we are proud to be a CPA pre-approved training office, offering top compensation packages and a strong commitment to education.

Metrics also gives back to those who surround us, and all of our staff are actively involved in their community. This includes volunteering, coaching sports, advising charitable organizations, representing on the CPABC Board and Canadian Blockchain Consortium, and providing training scholarships in finance and accounting through our local colleges.

Salary Range:

$50,000–$65,000 (commensurate with experience)

The Job

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain? We are a rapidly growing cryptocurrency and blockchain accounting firm on the lookout for talented and ambitious CPA students to join our dynamic team. If you're an accounting student with a passion for crypto, AI, and the future of work, we'd love to hear from you

We offer exceptional applied training in the crypto and blockchain industry through our CPA Pre-Approved pathway for students at any level of experience. You will work with our team in three areas: crypto taxation, blockchain accounting and assurance, and corporate finance for blockchain companies and publicly listed entities. Responsibilities include bookkeeping and data work, preparing financial statements and tax documents, and assisting with strategic financial support for operating companies.

As complex tax, accounting, and finance systems are our specialty, you will be responsible for thinking critically and assisting other professionals on our team to help lead the tax and accounting side of the blockchain industry in Canada.

This is a full-time position starting in November–December 2025 (we are keeping the post open for as long as it takes to find the ideal candidate).

The Requirements

• You are interested in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
• You are pursuing your accounting designation; full-time co-ops and candidates mid-program are encouraged to apply.
• You are self-driven and like achieving.
• You have exceptional attention to detail.
• You are tech-savvy, including proficiency in Google Workspace, and have a quick uptake on new technology.
• You are awesome. Our team is full of awesome, happy people who really like our jobs. We bring professionalism, independence, and positive attitudes to the workplace to keep the good thing we have going.

The Perks

Pay is commensurate with experience and is highly competitive within the industry.

Benefits (as detailed below):

• Hybrid office-remote environment (we are in-office for training, meetings, and joy, and often work from… wherever we want).
• $3,000 vacation allowance — we will pay for your annual vacation expenses.
• $2,500 per annum health care spending account and health coverage (after 3 months).
• Life insurance and group benefits plan (after 3 months).
• Parental leave top-up benefit.
• 24-hour access to our beautiful office, which includes a full kitchen and lounge with snacks, drinks, and a kombucha and beer fridge.
• Reimbursement for all successful CPAWSB modules, paid time off for exams, and paid CPA prep programs (your success is our goal).
• Fun team events, retreats, and conferences.
• Nice new tech.

The Process

Our team is professional, happy, and loves blockchain. If this resonates, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your application with a resume and cover letter, and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you a student pursuing CPA designation in Canada?
• Are you eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship?

Work Location: In person