Accountant - Inventory and Costing | Downtown Vancouver | Food Industry

Randstad Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food industry company in the Metro Vancouver area is seeking an Accountant to manage inventory and financial reconciliations. This role requires 2-3 years of relevant experience and offers a flexible work schedule alongside comprehensive benefits. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic environment focused on growth and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative team environment

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in inventory management required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory purchasing, raw material allocation, and costing.
• Perform inventory reconciliations for accuracy.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and calculate gains/losses.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Prepare analytical reports and summaries.

Skills

Inventory management

Effective work in fast-paced environments

Familiarity with ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a long-established leader in the food industry, with over 120 years of experience in their field.

The organization has a diverse operational footprint, with facilities in both Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Washington and Alaska), employing nearly 4,000 people during peak season.

They are currently seeking an accountant to join their team, with the opportunity to be trained on the unique aspects of this dynamic and specialized industry.

Advantages

• Downtown office location
• Flexible work schedule
• Collaborative team with long tenure, strong engagement, and sharp expertise
• RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

1. Manage inventory purchasing, raw material allocation, and costing of finished goods
2. Perform inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
3. Conduct bank reconciliations on a regular basis
4. Handle reconciliations for prepaids, interledger, and intercompany accounts
5. Maintain the fixed asset ledger, track amortization schedules, and calculate gains or losses on disposals
6. Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, lead sheet preparation, and coordination with external auditors
7. Record periodic journal entries for adjustments and accruals
8. Prepare analytical reports and summaries as needed
9. Participate in various special projects and perform other assigned duties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in inventory management required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems

Summary

If you’d like to learn more about this role, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasgraham/

You can also reach me via email at [e-mail]

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