Staff Accountant

Job summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing full-cycle accounting, including financial statements, bank reconciliations, and GST/PST filings. They will also oversee the accounts payable and receivable cycles while assisting with internal controls and process improvements.

Job details

Build your accounting career with a role that offers variety, responsibility, and room to grow. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and play an important role in day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to strengthen their full-cycle accounting experience while developing the skills to take on increasingly complex responsibilities. What You’ll Do Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and year-end working papers. Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, including A/R and cash. Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Ensure shipments are billed accurately and recorded in the correct accounting period. Prepare weekly sales reports, monthly company and department expense reports, and required GST/PST and WCB filings. Assist with annual budgeting and year-end audit adjustments. Accounts Receivable & Payable Manage the full accounts payable cycle and review transactions for accuracy. Prepare weekly A/R aging reports and support collection activities. Apply customer payments accurately and monitor customer credit limits. Investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential financial risks. Process Improvement & General Accounting Assist with internal controls and accounting procedures to support audit requirements. Review processes and recommend improvements to month-end close and financial reporting. Perform work order costing and commission calculations. Assist with financial analysis and other accounting projects as needed. Maintain accurate time-tracking records. Provide backup support for employee benefits administration. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. CPA designation or progress toward a CPA is an asset. Experience with an accounting system; Visual or Simply Accounting experience is an asset. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Visual Manufacturing. Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data queries. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Manufacturing Accounting Experience Is An Asset, But Not Required. Schedule & Location: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Suggested hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexible working hours based on business needs. Reliable transportation is an asset. Conveniently accessible via the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR). If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute immediately while continuing to grow your accounting expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing full-cycle accounting, including financial statements, bank reconciliations, and GST/PST filings. They will also oversee the accounts payable and receivable cycles while assisting with internal controls and process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience. Proficiency in advanced Excel and experience with accounting software like Visual or Simply Accounting is highly desired.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-cycle Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Bank Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• GST/PST Filings
• Budgeting
• Internal Controls
• Work Order Costing
• Advanced Excel
• PivotTables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Financial Analysis
• Visual Manufacturing
• Simply Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing