Intermediate Accountant

If you are proactively driven and enjoy learning the business and improving processes while providing excellent full-cycle accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, then this could be a great job for you! Very well-established, stable, and successful business in the manufacturing sector. Based in New Westminster.

Who- the Company:

This company has been in business for over 50 years and was built with an entrepreneurial spirit that allows employees to manage and grow their career with a hands-off approach. The Company provides a strong benefits package and great flexibility for people who are productive and good with time management. Employees tend to have long tenures at this organization because they have a tight knit team, and the leaders enable staff to take initiative and develop new skills.

What- the Role:

Swim Recruiting is seeking a new Intermediate Accountant to join this successful manufacturing company. The Intermediate Accountant will report directly into the Controller and will work closely with others in accounting & finance, including the CFO. The Intermediate Accountant will use various systems and tools, such as an ERP system, Business Intelligence tools, and Excel.

Responsibilities in this role are diverse and well-rounded, and include both daily transactional duties as well as opportunities to develop and expand your accounting and analysis skills under a team of CPAs with broad experience and backgrounds:

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Full cycle AP and AR, including processing AP and AR invoices accurately for weekly pay-runs.
• Work with sales and operational staff in conducting and managing AR and AP functions.

Treasury

• Manage and conduct cash receipts and payments, reconcile accounts, initiate transfers, and remittances, and ensure accurate recording in financial systems.

Accounting

• Full cycle accounting for multi-entity and multi-currency organization, including month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Help with pricing and costing.
• Preparation of weekly reports, including AR, AP, working capital, and other ad-hoc projects and reports.

Finance Administration

• Maintain records and data within ERP and other databases, including bank accounts, vendor and supplier details, and third parties.
• Handle and manage confidential business records and information.
• Conduct reporting and make regular filings with third parties such as Governments, Insurers, Banks, Auditors, and third-party certification organizations.
• Contribute to financial and regulatory audits through pulling samples, communication and organization with auditors, suppliers, and other third parties.

Who- the Candidate:

We are looking for Accountants who love contributing to continuous process improvement and are interested in seeking out opportunities for automation. This role involves daily communication and interaction with colleagues working in departments outside of accounting & finance. A business-minded approach and a confident communication style are crucial in this role, as is the ability to think critically and to figure out “the why” behind existing processes.

We are looking for a well-rounded intermediate level accounting professional with strong people skills and effective verbal and written communication abilities. We are looking for someone who sees where they can add value and is eager to jump in. Great candidates for this role will be solutions oriented and will come to the leadership team with ideas for process improvements and automation.

• 3+ years’ progressive work experience in AP, AR, and accounting.
• Some form of formal accounting education is required. Active pursuit of Canadian CPA is welcome and preferred, and CPA courses/exams will be financially supported by the company. Note that it is not required to be pursuing CPA if candidates have relevant work experience.
• Project accounting experience and exposure to complexities of the manufacturing sector is preferred.
• Effective communication skills- ability to interact and effectively communicate internally with people in all departments.
• Business-minded- we are seeking people who are eager to work with a successful and entrepreneurial company. The ideal Intermediate Accountant will be someone who will take the time to get to know the business and operations.

Where:

New Westminster , BC. The office location is transit friendly and close to shopping, cafes, and restaurants. Free employee parking provided. Balanced hybrid/work-from-home flexibility provided- please discuss further with SWIM.

How Much:

Base salary for this role depends on years of experience, relevance of technical skills, and level of qualifications and education- likely in the range of $60,000 to $70,000. Additionally, the Intermediate Accountant will receive a discretionary performance-based bonus, health & dental benefits (100% coverage by employer), an annual wellness allowance, CPA professional development support, and other perks. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving quickly! SWIM is presenting profiles of shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring for review. Please let me know soon if you are interested and would like to discuss further.