Commis comptable

WALCAN SEAFOOD LTD  

Commis comptable

 

L'Opportunité: 

This role is an integral part of a busy accounting department for a dynamic, successful seafood processing and sales company.  The successful applicant will work within a collaborative team of five accounting staff, in an open concept, oceanfront accounting office at our processing facility located on Quadra Island, BC.  The ideal candidate will be an optimistic, self-motivated, team player who possesses strong analytical intuition, solid practical experience in Excel, and a foundation of industry related accounting experience. 

 

Lieu de travail :  
There are many employees who travel from Campbell River via the quick, brand new, 10-minute ferry.  A daily travel allowance is provided and the accounting team has a company vehicle to carpool in from the ferry.  We are trialing a blended remote/in-office model with a rotation of one or two days per week remote so after sufficient training time this will likely be available to staff who can maintain productivity remotely.

 

Key Responsibilities will change as needs arise but could include any accounting functions, such as:  

·         Bi-weekly hourly payroll for 50-150 employees

·         Accounts payable data entry/filing, prepare cheque runs, manage incoming AP emails

·         Accounts receivable invoicing, support documentation collation, customer communications

·         Production and inventory data entry, tracking, and reporting for multiple storage locations

·         Balance Sheet, bank and credit card reconciliations

·         Prepare journal entries for upload

·         Coordinate with production and sales departments for information as needed

·         Reception and switchboard support

·         Support to the Controller 

 

Compétences requises: 

·         Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level utilizing pivot tables and formulas to filter, sort, lookup and manipulate data

·         Proficiency managing/organizing high volumes of email in MS Outlook

·         High level of attention to detail and accuracy

·         Strong analytical intuition, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

·         Self motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines 

·         Ability to take direction, as well as to effectively work independently 

·         Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work

·         Available to work occasional overtime when necessary 

 

Éducation et expérience requises: 

·         2+ years of operational accounting experience is required

·         Previous hourly payroll experience would be highly beneficial and is preferred

·         Some post-secondary education in accounting fundamentals is preferred

 

 

Compensation is competitive, based on qualifications.  Company paid medical/dental/travel allowance.  Free company transportation is available from the Quadra ferry to Walcan’s office.

 

 

To apply please email resume with a cover letter outlining what interests you about this position and how your past experience relates.  Applicants not currently residing in Canada will not be considered at this time.