Accounting Assistant

Pattison Food Group; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Team member offers

Career progression

Job summary

Pattison Food Group Ltd. in Langley, BC, is hiring a full-time Accounting Assistant to join the Finance team and support treasury, accounts receivable and payroll functions. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will help ensure accuracy and efficient financial operations across the organization.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain records, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a retail or high-volume environment.
• Completed or pursuing a recognized accounting diploma, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Payroll administration, accounts receivable, reconciliations and financial reporting is an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable activities including corporate billing, invoicing, credit memos, cash applications and collections.
• Complete daily banking reviews, account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end processes.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support payroll administration including updates, timecard auditing and inquiries.
• Leverage Excel and reporting tools to improve processes and support audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Excel

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Come join Pattison Food Group Ltd., a Jim Pattison business, and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Pattison Food Group Ltd. is a certified Great Place to Work® and consists of Save-On-Foods and other well-known grocery banners. With nearly 300 retail locations, we proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team in Langley, BC. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you will be responsible for supporting key treasury, accounts receivable, and payroll functions that help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and efficient flow of financial operations across the organization.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain financial records, and contribute to continuous process improvements in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing accounts receivable activities, including corporate billing, invoicing, credit memos, cash applications, and collections.
• Completing daily banking reviews, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies while partnering with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Supporting payroll administration, including employee updates, timecard auditing, payroll adjustments, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Leveraging Excel and reporting tools to improve processes, maintain data integrity, and support audit requirements.

You have:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a retail or high-volume environment.
• Completed, or are currently working toward, a recognized accounting diploma, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience supporting payroll administration, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

You are:

• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and accountability.
• An effective communicator both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys investigating issues and identifying process improvements.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What we offer:

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a great range of benefits, a company pension plan, free parking, exclusive team member offers, and opportunities for development and career progression.

If you’re looking to join a team that puts people first, you’re in the right place.

Compensation Details:

$45,356.00 - $56,695.00 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience and other factors.

Pattison Food Group is a Jim Pattison business and Canada’s largest Western-based provider of food and health products. Headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, we have been in business since 1915. We proudly employ nearly 30,000 team members who are committed to achieving long-term growth and share a passion for giving back to the communities where we do business. Together, we leverage each other’s collective strengths to enhance efficiencies across our respective organizations. Our largest and signature company is Save-On-Foods. With 11 retail banners operating nearly 300 food and drug retail locations that are uniquely positioned to cater to the needs of their communities across Western Canada and the Yukon Territory, four wholesale businesses catering to the diverse needs of their customer bases across Canada, several food and pharmacy production facilities focused on high-quality distinct offerings, an industry-leading loyalty program, a world-class set of proprietary consumer brands, and an award winning restaurant, Pattison Food Group businesses are proud to be recognized as leaders in customer service and innovation.