Business Support Associate

Chinova Bioworks; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Job summary

Chinova Bioworks in Fredericton is seeking a Business Support Associate – Finance & Administration to help keep our day-to-day finance, administration, and office operations running smoothly.

You will work across Finance, Operations and HR tasks, handling AP/AR, invoicing, data entry, and document preparation, while contributing to process improvements. A Bachelor's degree and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Proficient with Google Sheets and Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace is an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.
• Prepare, organize, and review invoices, receipts, and payment records.
• Support financial data entry, expense reporting, and budget tracking.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and organize documentation for audits and year-end processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other teams to coordinate business support activities.
• Assist with employee onboarding and the preparation and maintenance of internal documentation.
• Support process improvements that increase administrative efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide general business and administrative support as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Number of openings: 1 Benefits: Health and Dental

About the Role

Chinova Bioworks is looking for a Business Support Associate – Finance & Administration to join our growing team in Fredericton. This role provides essential support across finance, administration, and office operations, helping ensure our day-to-day business activities run smoothly and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build broad business experience in a growing, innovative organization.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Support

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking.

Prepare, organize, and review invoices, receipts, and payment records.

Support financial data entry, expense reporting, and budget tracking.

Assist with monthly reconciliations and financial reporting activities.

Prepare and organize documentation for audits and year-end processes.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and other teams to coordinate business support activities.

Assist with employee onboarding and the preparation and maintenance of internal documentation.

Support process improvements that increase administrative efficiency and accuracy.

Provide general business and administrative support as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Proficiency in Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace is an asset.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.

Previous experience in finance, accounting, administration, or office operations is an asset.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, curious, and eager to contribute. You should enjoy working in a dynamic environment where priorities can evolve and where your work has a direct impact on the organization.

If you are someone who takes ownership, pays attention to the details, and enjoys supporting different areas of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Chinova?

At Chinova Bioworks, we are using nature to protect food and reduce food waste. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team that is developing innovative, natural solutions for the food industry.

We value collaboration, accountability, innovation, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact, both within our organization and across the food supply chain.

Chinova Bioworks is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.