Accounting Assistant
About the role
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive Accounting Assistant to join our team at TRAPA’s Richmond Head Office. This is a key role within our Accounting team, responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of payables and receivables, supporting cash flow management, and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
We are looking for someone who can step into a well-defined role and contribute from the outset. This is not a training ground, and we expect applicants to have a clear understanding of the responsibilities they will be taking on.
Core Responsibilities
Full-cycle accounts payable processing: receiving, verifying, coding, and entering invoices Vendor reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Preparation of payment runs (EFT, cheques, wires) Monitoring AP aging and managing payment schedules Communicating professionally with vendors, internal colleagues, and management Full-cycle accounts receivable (AR) processes Supporting month-end close activities and year-end audit requirements Maintaining organized AP records and documentation in compliance with company standards
Candidate Profile
Accounting background strongly preferred (diploma, degree, or equivalent work experience) Understanding of AP and AR processes is required Completion of an AP course is considered a strong asset Proficient with Excel and general accounting software; experience with our current ERP system will be taught Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) – must be able to clearly communicate with colleagues, vendors, and articulate issues to the Financial Manager Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage workload and priorities independently Proactive, professional, and team-oriented mindset
Working Environment
This is a stable and well-supported AP role within a growing and dynamic company. The successful candidate will be walking into a well-established process and supported by an experienced Accounting team, including our Financial Manager whom this position will report directly to.
Salary: $54,000-$58,000 annually. Dependent on experience.
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About TRAPA Forest Products
TRAPA Forest Products, known in the industry as TRAPA, was established in 1954 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hampton Lumber, headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
TRAPA is a full-service lumber and log company, focused and committed to customer service. Exceptional customer service is measured by our ability to procure various species, grades, sizes, and qualities of softwood lumber, ship on time, and provide timely information throughout the transaction.
Over the past decade, TRAPA has concentrated its efforts on expanding its supply base and global customer base. Production comes from Hampton’s nine sawmills, our coastal custom cuts, our partner sawmills, and remanufacturing plants in Canada, the USA, and Europe, as well as from partner loggers. Today, TRAPA sells softwood lumber and logs to 20 different countries and continues to seek new opportunities. TRAPA is the largest privately owned lumber and log exporter and custom cutter in North America, specializing in all softwood species.
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Accounting Assistant
About the role
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive Accounting Assistant to join our team at TRAPA’s Richmond Head Office. This is a key role within our Accounting team, responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of payables and receivables, supporting cash flow management, and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
We are looking for someone who can step into a well-defined role and contribute from the outset. This is not a training ground, and we expect applicants to have a clear understanding of the responsibilities they will be taking on.
Core Responsibilities
Full-cycle accounts payable processing: receiving, verifying, coding, and entering invoices Vendor reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Preparation of payment runs (EFT, cheques, wires) Monitoring AP aging and managing payment schedules Communicating professionally with vendors, internal colleagues, and management Full-cycle accounts receivable (AR) processes Supporting month-end close activities and year-end audit requirements Maintaining organized AP records and documentation in compliance with company standards
Candidate Profile
Accounting background strongly preferred (diploma, degree, or equivalent work experience) Understanding of AP and AR processes is required Completion of an AP course is considered a strong asset Proficient with Excel and general accounting software; experience with our current ERP system will be taught Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) – must be able to clearly communicate with colleagues, vendors, and articulate issues to the Financial Manager Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage workload and priorities independently Proactive, professional, and team-oriented mindset
Working Environment
This is a stable and well-supported AP role within a growing and dynamic company. The successful candidate will be walking into a well-established process and supported by an experienced Accounting team, including our Financial Manager whom this position will report directly to.
Salary: $54,000-$58,000 annually. Dependent on experience.
Not the right fit? Search for Accounting Assistant jobs in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
About TRAPA Forest Products
TRAPA Forest Products, known in the industry as TRAPA, was established in 1954 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hampton Lumber, headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
TRAPA is a full-service lumber and log company, focused and committed to customer service. Exceptional customer service is measured by our ability to procure various species, grades, sizes, and qualities of softwood lumber, ship on time, and provide timely information throughout the transaction.
Over the past decade, TRAPA has concentrated its efforts on expanding its supply base and global customer base. Production comes from Hampton’s nine sawmills, our coastal custom cuts, our partner sawmills, and remanufacturing plants in Canada, the USA, and Europe, as well as from partner loggers. Today, TRAPA sells softwood lumber and logs to 20 different countries and continues to seek new opportunities. TRAPA is the largest privately owned lumber and log exporter and custom cutter in North America, specializing in all softwood species.