QAI Job Number: QAI-   QAI-ACCTG-CORP-04112025

JOB TITLE: Accountant (Maternity Leave Coverage)

LOCATION: Burnaby, BC (on-site)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

CATEGORY: Accounting

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term

CONTRACT LENGTH : 12–14 months

SALARY RANGE : $45,000 - $55,000 annually

START DATE : August 25th, 2025

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1995 by a group of experienced certification and testing experts, QAI is an independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization that serves the building, technology, and construction industries (among others) with cost-effective solutions through our in-house capabilities/services, and an established world-wide network of qualified affiliates.  The QAI name and logo have become well-recognized throughout the Certification world resulting in steady growth of our Certification, Testing, and Inspection business streams.

QAI has an exciting career opportunity within the accounting department . The ideal candidate for the accountant position will be someone who is positive, a self-starter, motivated, a good team player an effective communicator,

DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

• Provides a central accounts payable help desk service to employees and suppliers. Process up to 50 invoices per day.
• Monitors and responds to enquiries from the Accounts Payable mailbox and telephone number related to invoices, payments, employee expenses and records stored in various systems in a timely manner.
• Processes accounts payable payments in accordance with policies and procedures by:
  • matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving reports;
  • verifying calculations, currency of payment;
  • quantities and merchandise on source documents (such as invoices, expense statements and cheque requisitions);
  • checking invoice approvals, cost center and authority level in the system;
  • entering payment information into system;
  • reconciling payments made to suppliers’ statements;
  • researching differences and following-up to discuss and resolve problems with suppliers.
• Reconciles bank and credit card statements.
• Prepares / Issues Monthly Adjustments and Financial Statements.
• Assists / Prepares Yearly Adjustments and Financial Statements.
• Reports monthly GST and income tax installation.
• Ensures that the information in the accounting software is kept current.
• Ensures the local information in the “Current Customer Database” is current.
• Ensures compliance of Accounting Policies & Procedures are followed
• Be the deputy of Director of Finances for supervising finance issues as the Administrative Facilitator.
• Maintains accounting database up-to-date.
• Updates / Maintains chart of accounts.
• Works with Division Managers / Location Managers on discrepancies on Financial Reporting.
• Assists in developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and resolve accounting issues.
• Supervise controls for accounting procedures and systems
• Responsible for training accounting team.
• Maintain office service by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing supply requisitions for indirect purchases for office, assigning and monitoring clerical functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will:

• Must have an Accounting degree and 5+ years’ experience in accounting
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise and Excel
• Ability to function as a team player

Key Technical Competence:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and reporting systems.
• Possess good communication and organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiar with office tasks and able to accept direction.
• Ability to use a computer, Microsoft Office and accounting software

Join our Team!      Learn, Develop, Grow!

At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test.   We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.

APPLYING:

QAI Laboratories offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including base salary and bonus, medical, dental, and other perks.  We are committed to the long-term success of our employees.

 Interested?  Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@qai.org. Applications will only be accepted when emailed in MS Word or PDF format and must have a job-specific cover letter.  Please be sure to include the QAI job number in the subject line of your communication.

Check out our other career opportunities on our website careers page: qai.org/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Note:  No sponsorship is available.

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Compensation details: 45000-55000 Yearly Salary