Accountant

AmpersandPeople; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Accountant to manage the accounts payable function and support month-end activities. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting and ideally a CPA. Strong Excel skills and experience with Great Plains are important. Join a dynamic team that values adaptability and proactive approaches while making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a biotechnology environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and SEC filing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable function.
• Process invoices and payments.
• File various tax returns.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.

Skills

Practical knowledge of accounting operations

Strong ethics

Understanding of IFRS/US GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with foreign currency exchange

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting

Completed professional accounting program (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Great Plains

Concur Expense and Invoice

Job description

Overview

The Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Accounting team within a fast-growing company. Reporting to the Corporate Controller and working closely with the Senior Manager of Accounting, this position will oversee the Company’s accounts payable function while also supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. This is a pivotal role on the corporate accounting team, requiring adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable function.
• Process invoices.
• Set up purchase orders and change orders.
• Manage payments including running and cross-checking reports.
• Set up wire payments.
• Run GP (financial system) batches and update Concur for external payments.
• Manage vendor data in GP and Concur.
• Manage the AP mailbox and handle all vendor inquiries.
• Manage AP close for month-end.
• Prepare weekly bank balance and cash forecast reports.
• Download monthly bank statements and post bank entries.
• Prepare monthly credit card expense reports.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and update month-end schedules.
• Assist with other month-end reporting as required.
• File various tax returns, including but not limited to GST, VAT, excise tax, personal property tax, and 1099s.
• Update monthly foreign exchange rates in GP.
• Assist with preparing working papers for external auditors.
• Assist with implementing effective internal controls, including a review of internal controls to meet Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc accounting reports as required.
• Assist with developing new policies, processes and procedures as well as improving existing ones.
• Perform other general accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education

• Diploma or degree in Accounting and have completed a recognized professional accounting program is required (CPA or equivalent). Candidates in the process of completing their qualifications may be considered if they have strong relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, in a biotechnology environment is beneficial.
• Accounting experience in a public company is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and SEC filing and compliance is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Practical knowledge of accounting operations and strong ethics.
• Full understanding of the Accounts Payable processing cycle required.
• Monitor and maintain the efficient flow of documents and information.
• Experience using and maintaining Great Plains.
• Experience with Concur Expense and Invoice is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience working with foreign currency exchange.
• Understanding of IFRS/US GAAP and statutory regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to work well within a consultative, team-oriented environment, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to take on new tasks as team priorities evolve as we move from clinical-trial stage company to commercialization.
• Seeks and welcomes support, feedback, and input from others.
• Strong organizational skills; able to multi-task and cope with a heavy and varied workload.
• Exceptional personal interaction skills.
• Self-starter, willing to learn, seeks opportunities for career and personal development.

About Achieve Life Sciences

At Achieve Life Sciences, we are committed to bringing medicines forward that contribute to a healthier world. Achieve is a late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to tackling the global nicotine dependence. If you enjoy working in a dynamic team environment and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to apply. Achieve is an equal opportunity employer poised for growth. We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities we serve.