Financial Accounting Clerk

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60,000-$70,000

Health and dental benefits

Pension 5% employer match

CPA designation opportunities

Collaborative Finance team

Global impact of work

Job summary

Coulson Aviation in Port Alberni, BC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team onsite. This full-time role offers broad accounting exposure across a multi-entity organization and supports accurate financial reporting for global aerial firefighting operations.

Ideal candidates will have accounting-related education, CPA pathway eligibility, and strong analytical abilities. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, college diploma, or certificate in accounting or related field is preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in accounting, finance, or economics completed.
• Currently enrolled in, eligible for, or pursuing the CPA program.
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial-recordkeeping practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify problems, and follow through to resolution.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring accurate and timely billing across assigned entities.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and expedite overdue accounts when required.
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support complete and accurate financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile bank, general ledger, cost, inventory, and other assigned accounts.
• Complete corporate credit card reconciliations and postings through Concur.
• Prepare trial balances, cost-centre reports, and other periodic financial reports.
• Review financial information to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls relating to cost and inventory management.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Skills

Strong analytical

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Discrepancy investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

Post-secondary coursework in accounting/finance/economics

CPA program enrollment/eligibility

Job description

At Coulson Aviation, we're proud to provide skilled employment opportunities in Port Alberni while supporting wildfire response operations around the world. From our headquarters on Vancouver Island, our team helps keep communities safe through industry-leading aerial firefighting operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team in Port Alberni, BC. This full-time, onsite position offers the opportunity to develop broad accounting experience while supporting accurate financial reporting across Coulson Group’s multi-entity organization.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• $60,000 - $70,000 salary per year.
• Company-paid health and dental benefits.
• A 5% employer-matching pension plan.
• Opportunities to develop your accounting knowledge and work toward a CPA designation.
• A collaborative and supportive Finance team.
• Meaningful work supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring accurate and timely billing across assigned entities.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and expedite overdue accounts when required.
• Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support complete and accurate financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile bank, general ledger, cost, inventory, and other assigned accounts.
• Complete corporate credit card reconciliations and postings through Concur.
• Prepare trial balances, cost-centre reports, and other periodic financial reports.
• Review financial information to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls relating to cost and inventory management.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• A bachelor's degree, college diploma, or certificate in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Completed post-secondary coursework in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Current enrolment in, eligibility for, or a willingness to pursue the CPA program.
• An understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial-recordkeeping practices.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies, identify problems, and follow through to resolution.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.