Accountant

International Water Guard•Surrey, BC

7d•CA$65,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant is responsible for month-end activities, which include preparing account reconciliations and journal entries, and assisting in the delivery of accurate and timely management reports and analysis. The Accountant will also support internal control compliance and other accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Requirements

A combination of relevant education an experience, typically 1-3 years
Purpose and cooperative nature – able to work in a team environment, with respect for internal and external stakeholders
Strong organizational skills in terms of understanding process, priorities and follow through
Good work ethic & drive to meet and exceed commitments, coupled with business integrity
Effective written and verbal communication
A keen eye for detail and accuracy
Proficiency in relevant computer applications, especially MS Excel and MS Word

Nice To Haves

Common sense solution-building skills are an asset
Experience with QuickBooks and any ERP is an asset

Responsibilities

Exercise discretion and integrity always, supporting all financial policies and procedures, and complying with all financial, legal, and other requirements and controls
Perform accounting duties in a timely manner, including but not limited to invoicing and “soft” collections, GST/PST filing, basic ledger accounting, basic variance analysis, general support
Reconcile general, credit card, and bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
Collect/enter data for KPIs and analysis purposes, as directed
Process payments for management approval
Participate in educational opportunities & read professional publications to update job skills
Other duties and special projects as may be assigned by the Director of Finance