Accountant

Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join their team in Abbotsford, BC. This role will involve assisting in financial reporting, month-end closings, and providing support to the accounting team. Ideal candidates will possess post-secondary education in accounting, a CPA designation or progress towards it, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a welcoming team that values competitive compensation and employee engagement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

RSP matching

Extensive group benefits

Annual performance bonus

Employee engagement activities throughout the year

Qualifications

• 1-3 years practical experience in general accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong computer skills with ERP and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Daily cash reporting and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file GST, PST, EHT, and WCB.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

CPA designation or working towards it

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Dynamics Nav 365 ERP

Power BI

Job description

Nestled between the mountains of the Fraser Valley in the center of the agricultural hub of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Pacific Coast Fruit Products (PCFP) was originally built as a frozen berry plant but has since evolved into a highly productive manufacturer of fruit juice concentrates, not From Concentrate (NFC) juices, purees, and puree concentrates for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries. Through teamwork and innovation, we process millions of pounds of berries from the Fraser Valley and around the world. Pacific Coast Fruits Products not only produces quality ingredients we also contribute to the local food economy while helping to establish food security, both at home and abroad. Pacific Coast Fruit Products is one of the Fraser Valley's; secret success stories, and we are looking to grow and take on new team members.

At Pacific Coast Fruit, you will receive competitive compensation along with RSP matching, extensive group benefits, annual performance bonus as well as enjoy employee engagement activities that occur throughout the year. Come join us to witness what fun-at-work looks like and BE one of us!

We are currently looking for a highly skilled Accountant. Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant will help lead the accounting team in ensuring timely financial information is prepared and distributed in the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in month end closing and financial reporting processes including account analysis, cost analysis and reconciliation. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material
• Provide ongoing support, including vacation and sick day coverage, to other members of the accounting team including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory
• Daily cash reporting and bank reconciliation
• Prepare, reconcile and file GST, PST, EHT and WCB.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and working papers.
• Maintain fixed asset module, reconcile and post additions, depreciation and disposal.
• Reconcile corporate credit card.
• Data gathering, report compilation and data analysis using Excel and other software
• Support other departments with reporting needs
• Assist with managing master records in the ERP
• Assist in special projects as required
• Other duties and ad-hoc tasks as required

Work Environment

• Onsite Office located in Abbotsford BC

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post secondary education in accounting.
• CPA designation or working towards it.
• 1-3 years practical experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Planner), Dynamics Nav 365 ERP, Power BI, and or ADP would be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to reconcile multiple data sources, and assess a set of data for variances.
• Strong, clear and persuasive communication skills, both oral & written
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Goal-oriented and takes ownership over assigned tasks.