Accountant

West Coast Gifts Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of smoking accessories in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure accuracy in financial statements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and possesses strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus Opportunities

Benefits package including supplemental medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

20% Team member discount

Casual dress

Dog friendly office

Comprehensive training and employee development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a wholesale or consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Experienced working in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements for review.
• Create journal entries and accrual entries for financial reporting.
• Prepare weekly vendor payment schedules.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain AP and AR accounts for periodic reporting.

Skills

Knowledgeable in accounting principles and regulations

Solid experience working with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and Word

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High attention to detail and good analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with major in Accounting

Working towards a CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems (SAP B1 is an asset)

Job description

Why Work at WCG?

• Competitive Pay.
• Bonus Opportunities.
• Benefits package, including supplemental medical and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 20% Team member discount.
• Casual dress.
• Dog friendly office.
• Collaborative & supportive team culture.
• Comprehensive training and employee development.
• Strong culture of promoting from within provides growth opportunities.

The Company

Since 2003, West Coast Gifts (WCG) has provided its customers with the largest selection of smoking accessories and novelties at competitive prices with speedy shipping and superior customer service.

Company Culture Statement

When you work at West Coast Gifts, you will never tell your friends you work for just another company. We're a ton of fun, a little quirky, and a lot customer-focused. We push hard, we play hard, we're accountable and inclusive. We will never forget where we have come from and will always be strategic when planning where we are heading. We look out for each other, just like family does, and we're cool and always have been....even since before it was cool.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and inventory. The Accountant will ensure the monthly financial statements and other key periodic reports are produced timely and accurately.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements for review with the Finance Controller.
• Create journal entries and accrual entries to support the monthly financial reporting process.
• Adhere closely to month-end and year-end schedules to allow timely financial reporting for the management team.
• Prepare weekly vendor payment schedules to ensure all appropriate payments are included in each payment run along with all invoices and approval documentation for the Finance Controller’s review.
• Complete month-end reconciliations including fixed assets and prepaid amortization.
• Prepare & reconcile year-end schedules as working papers for the external accountant.
• Safeguard controls in daily financial transactions by verifying all appropriate approvals and documentation are present.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Maintain AP and AR accounts to ensure periodic reporting to the management team is accurate.
• Liaise with Operations and Purchasing teams to address inventory receiving discrepancies and landed costs.
• Support implementations of process and procedure improvements.

Skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience :

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with major in Accounting, or other related fields.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a wholesale or consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Experienced working in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Working towards a CPA designation is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in accounting principles and regulations.
• Solid experience working with MS office including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience working with ERP systems, experience with SAP B1 is an asset.
• Data entry management and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized and deadline‑oriented.
• High attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross‑function projects and assignments.
• Ability to work with sensitive financial information and maintain high level of information security and confidentiality.

If you think we could be a good match, apply now by sending in your resume and cover letter. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

About West Coast Gifts Inc

West Coast Gifts is Canada’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of award winning glass pipes, vaporizers and smoking accessories for the cannabis connoisseur. We offer over 7,000 products at competitive prices with speedy shipping and superior customer service. Visit our company web site to read more about our story!