Accounting Assistant || (Rep term for a period of up to 6-months)

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support their financial operations. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks, including managing accounts receivable and payable, payroll processing, and job costing. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in accounting or finance and relevant experience in an ERP environment. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to enabling trade through Canada's largest port, while enjoying competitive salaries, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salaries

Generous benefits offering

Flexible remote work program

Earned time off program

Paid vacation

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite gym with towel service

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year diploma in accounting/finance.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounts receivable and payable functions.
• Processing payroll and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinating job costing and preparing month-end reports.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll Processing

General Ledger

Job Costing

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance

CGA or CMA Program

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Word Processing Applications

Job description

Accounting Assistant || (Rep term for a period of up to 6-months)

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Detailed Job Description

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.

As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

The Accounting Assistant II is responsible for performing a wide range of accounting duties in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, and payroll, as assigned. This position is also responsible for identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiencies and overall customer service, and performing other related duties as assigned.

What You Do

• Performs a wide range of accounts receivable functions, including preparing, entering and processing invoices and credit notes, collection, dealing with inquiries and resolving issues by contacting internal and external customers, etc.
• Ensures all VFPA revenues are invoiced and coded accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains accounts receivable records
• Performs a wide range of accounts payable functions, including preparing, entering and processing payments, dealing with inquiries and resolving issues by contacting appropriate internal and external customers, etc.
• Ensures all VFPA payments are accurately coded and approved and processed in a timely manner.
• Maintains accounts payable records
• Performs all payroll processing functions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Deals with inquiries and resolves issues by contacting appropriate internal and external customers, etc.
• Ensures adherence to current legislation, internal payroll policies, and accounting principles and practices.
• Maintains payroll records
• Using the job costing module, coordinates and ensures information captured by the accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll and general ledger modules is accurate.
• Prepares recovery invoices and reports. Sets up job costing codes
• Performs reconciliation of accounts and remittances, creates and enters journal vouchers, prepares month-end and year-end reports, and conducts all period-end responsibilities, as assigned
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Completion of a two year full-time diploma in accounting/finance from a recognized post secondary institution, or completion of equivalent level of the CGA or CMA Program, along with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience in an ERP environment in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing, general ledger and cash. Must have excellent computer skills in spreadsheet applications (Excel) and word processing applications (Word) and an understanding of database application.
• Must be a customer oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work effectively and positively with both staff and outside contacts.
• Must be highly analytical, with excellent organizational and problem solving skills, with the flexibility to adapt and respond to changing workloads and priorities.
• Must be committed to a philosophy of continuous improvement in all work processes.
• Requires an excellent command of the English language both oral and written.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
• Flexible remote work program
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
  
  
  

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment: Normal office conditions.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at [e-mail].

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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