Operations & Business Controller

LaPrairie Group • Tumbler Ridge, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Northland Fleet Services is a heavy equipment and light vehicle repair business in Tumbler Ridge, BC, serving the coal mining industry and oilpatch industries in Northeast BC. Northland Fleet Services is a long-term member of LaPrairie Group of Companies. For over 45 years, LaPrairie Group of Companies has proudly provided the mining and resource industries in Western Canada with a variety of services - cranes, trucking, heavy equipment and light vehicle repairs and maintenance. LaPrairie is 100% Canadian owned and operated.

Requirements

• 5+ years completing full-cycle senior accounting.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to communication professionally – both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain great relationships with managers and co-workers.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or accounting designation is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Previous work experience at equipment repair shops, car dealerships, or fleet maintenance facilities would be a definite asset.
• Ability to maintain good customer and vendor relationships is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Business Manager and Executive with timely financial and operational analysis and data that will optimize and promote day-to-day profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, proper coding and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead month end and year end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounting staff to ensure accuracy and processing timelines are met – accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and payroll.
• Review, prepare and ensure payment of GST, PST and other applicable taxes.
• Manage taxation audits when they arise.
• Use in-house software programs to gather necessary financial data required for financial analysis and reporting.
• Other related accounting duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed