About the Role:
The Junior Accountant will ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounting transactions, with a focus on accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) management. He/she will maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, process banking entries, and provide reliable financial reporting and analysis. This role supports the Cotecna Finance Team and contributes to the overall financial integrity of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Diploma/bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience, with preference in accounts payable.
- Certifications: CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting software is preferred. Experience with Navision is a plus.
- Industry Experience: Previous experience in a similar industry is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
- Accounting Transactions: Manages all accounting transactions, particularly AP and AR management.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Transaction Recording: Accurately record transactions in Navision and maintain bank reconciliations.
- Banking Entries: Process banking entries and ensure all financial transactions are properly documented.
- Banking Payments: Processes online payments to vendors and subcontractors.
- Vendor Reconciliation: Proactively communicate and reconcile balances with vendors to ensure accuracy by preparing AP reports, resolving mismatches, and updating records.
- Customer Reconciliation: Proactively communicate and reconcile balances with customers to ensure accuracy by preparing AR reports, resolving mismatches, and updating records.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team and managers on financial tasks and payment-related matters, with a focus on AP and AR, providing insights into financial performance.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager, as required by business needs.
- Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Skills:
- Accounting Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Accounting and understanding of account analysis, account reconciliation, and accounts payable processes
- Analytical Ability: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a keen ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reporting.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel, strong experience with accounting software.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. Highly organized with excellent prioritization skills, able to handle urgency and respond promptly. Able to work with minimal supervision and perform effectively under pressure.
- Communication: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization and with external providers.
- Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
- Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Performance Indicators:
- Accuracy: Degree of accuracy in accounting records and financial reports.
- Critical thinking: Analysing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and implementing effective solutions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Timeliness: Timeliness of transaction recording and financial reporting.
- Reconciliation: Frequency and accuracy of reconciliations with vendors, general ledger accounts.
- Compliance: Adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
- Confidentiality: Maintenance of confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
- Responsiveness: Ability to perform additional tasks and duties as assigned efficiently.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within an international company.
- PTO
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Health benefit plan
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Disability insurance
- RRSP 7%
- HAS/WSA $500
Cotecna Competencies & Values:
COMPETENCIES
- Drives Results
- Business Insight
- Customer Focus
- Collaborates
- Situational Adaptability
VALUES
- We Act With PASSION
- We CARE About People
- We Are ACCOUNTABLE
- We COMMUNICATE Openly
- WeMake It HAPPEN
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- what is your preferred salary?
Location:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC (V5A)
